Finding the Third Proportional to 115,010 and 154,571
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,010 and 154,571 is: 207,740.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,010 : 154,571 = 154,571 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,010/154,571 = 154,571/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,010x = 154,571 × 154,571 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,010x = 23,892,194,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,892,194,041/115,010 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 207,740.14
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