Finding the Third Proportional to 104,968 and 153,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,968 and 153,548 is: 224,611.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,968 : 153,548 = 153,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,968/153,548 = 153,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,968x = 153,548 × 153,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,968x = 23,576,988,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,576,988,304/104,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 224,611.20
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