Finding the Third Proportional to 108,745 and 153,135
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,745 and 153,135 is: 215,645.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,745 : 153,135 = 153,135 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,745/153,135 = 153,135/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,745x = 153,135 × 153,135 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,745x = 23,450,328,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,450,328,225/108,745 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 215,645.12
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