Finding the Third Proportional to 102,838 and 156,242
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,838 and 156,242 is: 237,378.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,838 : 156,242 = 156,242 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,838/156,242 = 156,242/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,838x = 156,242 × 156,242 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,838x = 24,411,562,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,411,562,564/102,838 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 237,378.81
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