Finding the Third Proportional to 106,448 and 148,006
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,448 and 148,006 is: 205,788.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,448 : 148,006 = 148,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,448/148,006 = 148,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,448x = 148,006 × 148,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,448x = 21,905,776,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,905,776,036/106,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 205,788.52
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