Finding the Third Proportional to 82,102 and 104,907
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Solution
The third proportional to 82,102 and 104,907 is: 134,046.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
82,102 : 104,907 = 104,907 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
82,102/104,907 = 104,907/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
82,102x = 104,907 × 104,907 - Step 4: Simplify right side
82,102x = 11,005,478,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,005,478,649/82,102 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 134,046.41
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