Finding the Third Proportional to 102,600 and 154,197
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,600 and 154,197 is: 231,741.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,600 : 154,197 = 154,197 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,600/154,197 = 154,197/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,600x = 154,197 × 154,197 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,600x = 23,776,714,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,776,714,809/102,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 231,741.86
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