Finding the Third Proportional to 101,438 and 152,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,438 and 152,176 is: 228,292.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,438 : 152,176 = 152,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,438/152,176 = 152,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,438x = 152,176 × 152,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,438x = 23,157,534,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,157,534,976/101,438 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 228,292.50
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