Finding the Third Proportional to 102,936 and 154,404
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,936 and 154,404 is: 231,606
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,936 : 154,404 = 154,404 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,936/154,404 = 154,404/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,936x = 154,404 × 154,404 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,936x = 23,840,595,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,840,595,216/102,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 231,606
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