Finding the Third Proportional to 101,628 and 153,191.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,628 and 153,191.25 is: 230,916.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,628 : 153,191.25 = 153,191.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,628/153,191.25 = 153,191.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,628x = 153,191.25 × 153,191.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,628x = 23,467,559,076.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,467,559,076.56/101,628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 230,916.27
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