Finding the Third Proportional to 107,732 and 144,021
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,732 and 144,021 is: 192,533.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,732 : 144,021 = 144,021 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,732/144,021 = 144,021/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,732x = 144,021 × 144,021 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,732x = 20,742,048,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,742,048,441/107,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 192,533.77
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