Finding the Third Proportional to 103,932 and 152,010
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,932 and 152,010 is: 222,328.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,932 : 152,010 = 152,010 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,932/152,010 = 152,010/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,932x = 152,010 × 152,010 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,932x = 23,107,040,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,107,040,100/103,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 222,328.45
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