Finding the Third Proportional to 101,260 and 153,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,260 and 153,400 is: 232,387.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,260 : 153,400 = 153,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,260/153,400 = 153,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,260x = 153,400 × 153,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,260x = 23,531,560,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,531,560,000/101,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 232,387.52
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