Finding the Third Proportional to 106,854 and 151,881
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,854 and 151,881 is: 215,881.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,854 : 151,881 = 151,881 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,854/151,881 = 151,881/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,854x = 151,881 × 151,881 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,854x = 23,067,838,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,067,838,161/106,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 215,881.84
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