Finding the Third Proportional to 102,654 and 153,564
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,654 and 153,564 is: 229,722.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,654 : 153,564 = 153,564 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,654/153,564 = 153,564/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,654x = 153,564 × 153,564 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,654x = 23,581,902,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,581,902,096/102,654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 229,722.19
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