Finding the Third Proportional to 102,942 and 154,413
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,942 and 154,413 is: 231,619.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,942 : 154,413 = 154,413 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,942/154,413 = 154,413/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,942x = 154,413 × 154,413 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,942x = 23,843,374,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,843,374,569/102,942 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 231,619.50
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