Finding the Third Proportional to 101,566 and 154,511
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,566 and 154,511 is: 235,055.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,566 : 154,511 = 154,511 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,566/154,511 = 154,511/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,566x = 154,511 × 154,511 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,566x = 23,873,649,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,873,649,121/101,566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 235,055.52
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