Finding the Third Proportional to 102,188 and 153,422
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,188 and 153,422 is: 230,343.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,188 : 153,422 = 153,422 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,188/153,422 = 153,422/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,188x = 153,422 × 153,422 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,188x = 23,538,310,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,538,310,084/102,188 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 230,343.19
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