Finding the Third Proportional to 102,348 and 150,595
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,348 and 150,595 is: 221,585.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,348 : 150,595 = 150,595 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,348/150,595 = 150,595/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,348x = 150,595 × 150,595 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,348x = 22,678,854,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,678,854,025/102,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 221,585.71
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