Finding the Third Proportional to 106,832 and 154,736
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,832 and 154,736 is: 224,120.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,832 : 154,736 = 154,736 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,832/154,736 = 154,736/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,832x = 154,736 × 154,736 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,832x = 23,943,229,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,943,229,696/106,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 224,120.39
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