Finding the Third Proportional to 102,041.50 and 153,165
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,041.50 and 153,165 is: 229,901.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,041.50 : 153,165 = 153,165 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,041.50/153,165 = 153,165/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,041.50x = 153,165 × 153,165 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,041.50x = 23,459,517,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,459,517,225/102,041.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 229,901.73
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