Finding the Third Proportional to 102,924 and 153,954
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,924 and 153,954 is: 230,284.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,924 : 153,954 = 153,954 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,924/153,954 = 153,954/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,924x = 153,954 × 153,954 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,924x = 23,701,834,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,701,834,116/102,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 230,284.81
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