Finding the Third Proportional to 101,730 and 152,019
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,730 and 152,019 is: 227,167.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,730 : 152,019 = 152,019 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,730/152,019 = 152,019/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,730x = 152,019 × 152,019 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,730x = 23,109,776,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,109,776,361/101,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 227,167.76
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