Finding the Third Proportional to 106,524 and 153,450
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,524 and 153,450 is: 221,047.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,524 : 153,450 = 153,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,524/153,450 = 153,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,524x = 153,450 × 153,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,524x = 23,546,902,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,546,902,500/106,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 221,047.86
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