Finding the Third Proportional to 106,850 and 154,755
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,850 and 154,755 is: 224,137.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,850 : 154,755 = 154,755 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,850/154,755 = 154,755/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,850x = 154,755 × 154,755 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,850x = 23,949,110,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,949,110,025/106,850 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 224,137.67
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