Finding the Third Proportional to 102,866 and 154,299
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,866 and 154,299 is: 231,448.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,866 : 154,299 = 154,299 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,866/154,299 = 154,299/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,866x = 154,299 × 154,299 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,866x = 23,808,181,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,808,181,401/102,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 231,448.50
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