Finding the Third Proportional to 107,150 and 145,943
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,150 and 145,943 is: 198,780.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,150 : 145,943 = 145,943 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,150/145,943 = 145,943/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,150x = 145,943 × 145,943 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,150x = 21,299,359,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,299,359,249/107,150 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 198,780.77
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