Finding the Third Proportional to 111,147 and 145,984.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 111,147 and 145,984.50 is: 191,741.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
111,147 : 145,984.50 = 145,984.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
111,147/145,984.50 = 145,984.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
111,147x = 145,984.50 × 145,984.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
111,147x = 21,311,474,240.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,311,474,240.25/111,147 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 191,741.34
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