Finding the Third Proportional to 101,200 and 150,978
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,200 and 150,978 is: 225,240.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,200 : 150,978 = 150,978 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,200/150,978 = 150,978/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,200x = 150,978 × 150,978 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,200x = 22,794,356,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,794,356,484/101,200 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 225,240.68
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