Finding the Third Proportional to 108,624 and 151,750
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,624 and 151,750 is: 211,997.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,624 : 151,750 = 151,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,624/151,750 = 151,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,624x = 151,750 × 151,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,624x = 23,028,062,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,028,062,500/108,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 211,997.92
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