Finding the Third Proportional to 101,246 and 154,932
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,246 and 154,932 is: 237,085.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,246 : 154,932 = 154,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,246/154,932 = 154,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,246x = 154,932 × 154,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,246x = 24,003,924,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,003,924,624/101,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 237,085.17
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