Finding the Third Proportional to 103,224 and 150,854
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,224 and 150,854 is: 220,461.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,224 : 150,854 = 150,854 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,224/150,854 = 150,854/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,224x = 150,854 × 150,854 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,224x = 22,756,929,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,756,929,316/103,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 220,461.61
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