Finding the Third Proportional to 114,972 and 154,503
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,972 and 154,503 is: 207,626.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,972 : 154,503 = 154,503 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,972/154,503 = 154,503/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,972x = 154,503 × 154,503 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,972x = 23,871,177,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,871,177,009/114,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 207,626.00
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