Finding the Third Proportional to 102,606 and 153,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,606 and 153,912 is: 230,872.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,606 : 153,912 = 153,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,606/153,912 = 153,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,606x = 153,912 × 153,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,606x = 23,688,903,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,688,903,744/102,606 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 230,872.50
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