Finding the Third Proportional to 102,379 and 155,001
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,379 and 155,001 is: 234,670.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,379 : 155,001 = 155,001 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,379/155,001 = 155,001/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,379x = 155,001 × 155,001 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,379x = 24,025,310,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,025,310,001/102,379 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 234,670.29
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