Finding the Third Proportional to 104,070 and 154,953
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,070 and 154,953 is: 230,714.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,070 : 154,953 = 154,953 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,070/154,953 = 154,953/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,070x = 154,953 × 154,953 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,070x = 24,010,432,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,010,432,209/104,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 230,714.25
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