Finding the Third Proportional to 102,674 and 153,585
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,674 and 153,585 is: 229,740.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,674 : 153,585 = 153,585 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,674/153,585 = 153,585/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,674x = 153,585 × 153,585 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,674x = 23,588,352,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,588,352,225/102,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 229,740.27
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