Finding the Third Proportional to 108,770 and 153,173
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,770 and 153,173 is: 215,702.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,770 : 153,173 = 153,173 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,770/153,173 = 153,173/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,770x = 153,173 × 153,173 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,770x = 23,461,967,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,461,967,929/108,770 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 215,702.56
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