Finding the Third Proportional to 102,084 and 153,240
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,084 and 153,240 is: 230,031.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,084 : 153,240 = 153,240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,084/153,240 = 153,240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,084x = 153,240 × 153,240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,084x = 23,482,497,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,482,497,600/102,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 230,031.13
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