Finding the Third Proportional to 102,164 and 153,386
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,164 and 153,386 is: 230,289.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,164 : 153,386 = 153,386 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,164/153,386 = 153,386/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,164x = 153,386 × 153,386 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,164x = 23,527,264,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,527,264,996/102,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 230,289.19
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