Finding the Third Proportional to 101,058 and 154,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,058 and 154,668 is: 236,717.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,058 : 154,668 = 154,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,058/154,668 = 154,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,058x = 154,668 × 154,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,058x = 23,922,190,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,922,190,224/101,058 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 236,717.43
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