Finding the Third Proportional to 106,937 and 143,103
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,937 and 143,103 is: 191,500.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,937 : 143,103 = 143,103 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,937/143,103 = 143,103/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,937x = 143,103 × 143,103 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,937x = 20,478,468,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,478,468,609/106,937 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 191,500.31
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