Finding the Third Proportional to 102,634 and 153,540
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,634 and 153,540 is: 229,695.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,634 : 153,540 = 153,540 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,634/153,540 = 153,540/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,634x = 153,540 × 153,540 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,634x = 23,574,531,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,574,531,600/102,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 229,695.15
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