Finding the Third Proportional to 104,462 and 152,318
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,462 and 152,318 is: 222,097.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,462 : 152,318 = 152,318 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,462/152,318 = 152,318/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,462x = 152,318 × 152,318 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,462x = 23,200,773,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,200,773,124/104,462 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 222,097.73
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