Finding the Third Proportional to 102,620 and 153,520
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,620 and 153,520 is: 229,666.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,620 : 153,520 = 153,520 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,620/153,520 = 153,520/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,620x = 153,520 × 153,520 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,620x = 23,568,390,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,568,390,400/102,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 229,666.64
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