Finding the Third Proportional to 101,698 and 153,860
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,698 and 153,860 is: 232,776.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,698 : 153,860 = 153,860 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,698/153,860 = 153,860/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,698x = 153,860 × 153,860 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,698x = 23,672,899,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,672,899,600/101,698 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 232,776.45
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