Finding the Third Proportional to 101,634 and 153,201
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,634 and 153,201 is: 230,932.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,634 : 153,201 = 153,201 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,634/153,201 = 153,201/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,634x = 153,201 × 153,201 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,634x = 23,470,546,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,470,546,401/101,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 230,932.03
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