Finding the Third Proportional to 108,763 and 153,165
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,763 and 153,165 is: 215,693.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,763 : 153,165 = 153,165 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,763/153,165 = 153,165/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,763x = 153,165 × 153,165 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,763x = 23,459,517,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,459,517,225/108,763 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 215,693.91
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