Finding the Third Proportional to 102,450 and 237,090
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,450 and 237,090 is: 548,674.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,450 : 237,090 = 237,090 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,450/237,090 = 237,090/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,450x = 237,090 × 237,090 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,450x = 56,211,668,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,211,668,100/102,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 548,674.16
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