Finding the Third Proportional to 114,784 and 153,950
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,784 and 153,950 is: 206,480.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,784 : 153,950 = 153,950 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,784/153,950 = 153,950/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,784x = 153,950 × 153,950 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,784x = 23,700,602,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,700,602,500/114,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 206,480.02
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