Finding the Third Proportional to 104,340 and 150,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,340 and 150,724 is: 217,727.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,340 : 150,724 = 150,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,340/150,724 = 150,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,340x = 150,724 × 150,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,340x = 22,717,724,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,717,724,176/104,340 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 217,727.85
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