Finding the Third Proportional to 102,812 and 153,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,812 and 153,364 is: 228,772.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,812 : 153,364 = 153,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,812/153,364 = 153,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,812x = 153,364 × 153,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,812x = 23,520,516,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,520,516,496/102,812 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 228,772.09
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