Finding the Third Proportional to 101,112 and 153,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,112 and 153,060 is: 231,697.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,112 : 153,060 = 153,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,112/153,060 = 153,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,112x = 153,060 × 153,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,112x = 23,427,363,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,427,363,600/101,112 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 231,697.16
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