Finding the Third Proportional to 101,454 and 157,707
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,454 and 157,707 is: 245,150.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,454 : 157,707 = 157,707 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,454/157,707 = 157,707/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,454x = 157,707 × 157,707 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,454x = 24,871,497,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,871,497,849/101,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 245,150.49
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