Finding the Third Proportional to 101,991 and 153,077.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,991 and 153,077.25 is: 229,752.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,991 : 153,077.25 = 153,077.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,991/153,077.25 = 153,077.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,991x = 153,077.25 × 153,077.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,991x = 23,432,644,467.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,432,644,467.56/101,991 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 229,752.08
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