Finding the Third Proportional to 107,206 and 153,721
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,206 and 153,721 is: 220,418.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,206 : 153,721 = 153,721 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,206/153,721 = 153,721/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,206x = 153,721 × 153,721 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,206x = 23,630,145,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,630,145,841/107,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 220,418.13
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