Finding the Third Proportional to 102,612 and 154,215
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,612 and 154,215 is: 231,768.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,612 : 154,215 = 154,215 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,612/154,215 = 154,215/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,612x = 154,215 × 154,215 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,612x = 23,782,266,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,782,266,225/102,612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 231,768.86
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