Finding the Third Proportional to 106,428 and 154,962
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,428 and 154,962 is: 225,628.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,428 : 154,962 = 154,962 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,428/154,962 = 154,962/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,428x = 154,962 × 154,962 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,428x = 24,013,221,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,013,221,444/106,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 225,628.80
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