Finding the Third Proportional to 115,132 and 153,030
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,132 and 153,030 is: 203,402.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,132 : 153,030 = 153,030 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,132/153,030 = 153,030/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,132x = 153,030 × 153,030 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,132x = 23,418,180,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,418,180,900/115,132 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,402.88
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