Finding the Third Proportional to 102,681 and 153,333
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,681 and 153,333 is: 228,971.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,681 : 153,333 = 153,333 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,681/153,333 = 153,333/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,681x = 153,333 × 153,333 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,681x = 23,511,008,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,511,008,889/102,681 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 228,971.37
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