Finding the Third Proportional to 102,102 and 153,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,102 and 153,264 is: 230,062.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,102 : 153,264 = 153,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,102/153,264 = 153,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,102x = 153,264 × 153,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,102x = 23,489,853,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,489,853,696/102,102 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 230,062.62
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