Finding the Third Proportional to 107,406 and 145,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,406 and 145,800 is: 197,918.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,406 : 145,800 = 145,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,406/145,800 = 145,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,406x = 145,800 × 145,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,406x = 21,257,640,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,257,640,000/107,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 197,918.55
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