Finding the Third Proportional to 102,112 and 157,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,112 and 157,712 is: 243,586.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,112 : 157,712 = 157,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,112/157,712 = 157,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,112x = 157,712 × 157,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,112x = 24,873,074,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,873,074,944/102,112 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 243,586.21
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