Finding the Third Proportional to 101,793 and 153,805.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,793 and 153,805.50 is: 232,394.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,793 : 153,805.50 = 153,805.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,793/153,805.50 = 153,805.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,793x = 153,805.50 × 153,805.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,793x = 23,656,131,830.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,656,131,830.25/101,793 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 232,394.49
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