Finding the Third Proportional to 102,024 and 155,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,024 and 155,292 is: 236,371.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,024 : 155,292 = 155,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,024/155,292 = 155,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,024x = 155,292 × 155,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,024x = 24,115,605,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,115,605,264/102,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 236,371.89
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