Finding the Third Proportional to 101,690 and 153,849
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,690 and 153,849 is: 232,761.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,690 : 153,849 = 153,849 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,690/153,849 = 153,849/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,690x = 153,849 × 153,849 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,690x = 23,669,514,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,669,514,801/101,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 232,761.48
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