Finding the Third Proportional to 101,002 and 153,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,002 and 153,600 is: 233,589.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,002 : 153,600 = 153,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,002/153,600 = 153,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,002x = 153,600 × 153,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,002x = 23,592,960,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,592,960,000/101,002 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 233,589.04
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