Finding the Third Proportional to 102,358 and 156,777
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,358 and 156,777 is: 240,128.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,358 : 156,777 = 156,777 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,358/156,777 = 156,777/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,358x = 156,777 × 156,777 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,358x = 24,579,027,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,579,027,729/102,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 240,128.06
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