Finding the Third Proportional to 107,635 and 147,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,635 and 147,754 is: 202,826.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,635 : 147,754 = 147,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,635/147,754 = 147,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,635x = 147,754 × 147,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,635x = 21,831,244,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,831,244,516/107,635 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 202,826.63
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