Finding the Third Proportional to 102,464 and 153,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,464 and 153,696 is: 230,544
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,464 : 153,696 = 153,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,464/153,696 = 153,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,464x = 153,696 × 153,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,464x = 23,622,460,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,622,460,416/102,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 230,544
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