Finding the Third Proportional to 102,754 and 153,438
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,754 and 153,438 is: 229,122.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,754 : 153,438 = 153,438 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,754/153,438 = 153,438/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,754x = 153,438 × 153,438 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,754x = 23,543,219,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,543,219,844/102,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 229,122.17
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