Finding the Third Proportional to 104,522 and 154,323
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,522 and 154,323 is: 227,852.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,522 : 154,323 = 154,323 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,522/154,323 = 154,323/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,522x = 154,323 × 154,323 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,522x = 23,815,588,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,815,588,329/104,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 227,852.40
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