Finding the Third Proportional to 106,758 and 154,629
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,758 and 154,629 is: 223,965.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,758 : 154,629 = 154,629 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,758/154,629 = 154,629/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,758x = 154,629 × 154,629 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,758x = 23,910,127,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,910,127,641/106,758 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 223,965.68
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