Finding the Third Proportional to 101,185 and 153,290
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,185 and 153,290 is: 232,226.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,185 : 153,290 = 153,290 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,185/153,290 = 153,290/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,185x = 153,290 × 153,290 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,185x = 23,497,824,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,497,824,100/101,185 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 232,226.36
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