Finding the Third Proportional to 109,508 and 121,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,508 and 121,028 is: 133,759.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,508 : 121,028 = 121,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,508/121,028 = 121,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,508x = 121,028 × 121,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,508x = 14,647,776,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,647,776,784/109,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 133,759.88
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