Finding the Third Proportional to 111,144 and 145,980
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Solution
The third proportional to 111,144 and 145,980 is: 191,734.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
111,144 : 145,980 = 145,980 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
111,144/145,980 = 145,980/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
111,144x = 145,980 × 145,980 - Step 4: Simplify right side
111,144x = 21,310,160,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,310,160,400/111,144 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 191,734.69
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