Finding the Third Proportional to 108,828 and 154,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,828 and 154,044 is: 218,046.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,828 : 154,044 = 154,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,828/154,044 = 154,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,828x = 154,044 × 154,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,828x = 23,729,553,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,729,553,936/108,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 218,046.40
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