Finding the Third Proportional to 108,734 and 153,120
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,734 and 153,120 is: 215,624.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,734 : 153,120 = 153,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,734/153,120 = 153,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,734x = 153,120 × 153,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,734x = 23,445,734,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,445,734,400/108,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 215,624.68
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