Finding the Third Proportional to 101,560 and 151,890
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,560 and 151,890 is: 227,161.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,560 : 151,890 = 151,890 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,560/151,890 = 151,890/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,560x = 151,890 × 151,890 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,560x = 23,070,572,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,070,572,100/101,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 227,161.99
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