Finding the Third Proportional to 102,744 and 154,854
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,744 and 154,854 is: 233,393.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,744 : 154,854 = 154,854 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,744/154,854 = 154,854/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,744x = 154,854 × 154,854 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,744x = 23,979,761,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,979,761,316/102,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 233,393.30
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