Finding the Third Proportional to 106,424 and 154,956
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,424 and 154,956 is: 225,619.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,424 : 154,956 = 154,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,424/154,956 = 154,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,424x = 154,956 × 154,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,424x = 24,011,361,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,011,361,936/106,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 225,619.80
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