Finding the Third Proportional to 102,768 and 153,732
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,768 and 153,732 is: 229,969.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,768 : 153,732 = 153,732 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,768/153,732 = 153,732/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,768x = 153,732 × 153,732 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,768x = 23,633,527,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,633,527,824/102,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 229,969.72
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