Finding the Third Proportional to 101,792 and 153,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,792 and 153,804 is: 232,392.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,792 : 153,804 = 153,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,792/153,804 = 153,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,792x = 153,804 × 153,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,792x = 23,655,670,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,655,670,416/101,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 232,392.24
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