Finding the Third Proportional to 106,742 and 154,605
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,742 and 154,605 is: 223,929.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,742 : 154,605 = 154,605 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,742/154,605 = 154,605/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,742x = 154,605 × 154,605 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,742x = 23,902,706,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,902,706,025/106,742 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 223,929.72
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