Finding the Third Proportional to 103,186 and 154,305
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,186 and 154,305 is: 230,748.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,186 : 154,305 = 154,305 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,186/154,305 = 154,305/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,186x = 154,305 × 154,305 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,186x = 23,810,033,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,810,033,025/103,186 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 230,748.68
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