Finding the Third Proportional to 102,359 and 150,609
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,359 and 150,609 is: 221,603.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,359 : 150,609 = 150,609 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,359/150,609 = 150,609/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,359x = 150,609 × 150,609 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,359x = 22,683,070,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,683,070,881/102,359 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 221,603.09
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