Finding the Third Proportional to 108,984 and 146,169
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,984 and 146,169 is: 196,041.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,984 : 146,169 = 146,169 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,984/146,169 = 146,169/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,984x = 146,169 × 146,169 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,984x = 21,365,376,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,365,376,561/108,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 196,041.41
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