Finding the Third Proportional to 98,743 and 141,103
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,743 and 141,103 is: 201,635.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,743 : 141,103 = 141,103 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,743/141,103 = 141,103/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,743x = 141,103 × 141,103 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,743x = 19,910,056,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,910,056,609/98,743 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 201,635.12
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