Finding the Third Proportional to 114,800 and 153,975
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,800 and 153,975 is: 206,518.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,800 : 153,975 = 153,975 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,800/153,975 = 153,975/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,800x = 153,975 × 153,975 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,800x = 23,708,300,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,708,300,625/114,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 206,518.30
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