Finding the Third Proportional to 100,320 and 154,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,320 and 154,832 is: 238,964.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,320 : 154,832 = 154,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,320/154,832 = 154,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,320x = 154,832 × 154,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,320x = 23,972,948,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,972,948,224/100,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 238,964.79
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