Finding the Third Proportional to 102,682 and 150,465
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,682 and 150,465 is: 220,483.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,682 : 150,465 = 150,465 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,682/150,465 = 150,465/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,682x = 150,465 × 150,465 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,682x = 22,639,716,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,639,716,225/102,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 220,483.79
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