Finding the Third Proportional to 102,651.75 and 154,626.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,651.75 and 154,626.75 is: 232,917.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,651.75 : 154,626.75 = 154,626.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,651.75/154,626.75 = 154,626.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,651.75x = 154,626.75 × 154,626.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,651.75x = 23,909,431,815.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,909,431,815.56/102,651.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 232,917.92
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