Finding the Third Proportional to 102,393 and 156,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,393 and 156,852 is: 240,275.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,393 : 156,852 = 156,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,393/156,852 = 156,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,393x = 156,852 × 156,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,393x = 24,602,549,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,602,549,904/102,393 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 240,275.70
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