Finding the Third Proportional to 103,202.44 and 152,890.03
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,202.44 and 152,890.03 is: 226,500.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,202.44 : 152,890.03 = 152,890.03 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,202.44/152,890.03 = 152,890.03/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,202.44x = 152,890.03 × 152,890.03 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,202.44x = 23,375,361,655.63 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,375,361,655.63/103,202.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 226,500.09
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