Finding the Third Proportional to 104,034 and 154,107
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,034 and 154,107 is: 228,280.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,034 : 154,107 = 154,107 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,034/154,107 = 154,107/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,034x = 154,107 × 154,107 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,034x = 23,748,967,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,748,967,449/104,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 228,280.83
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