Finding the Third Proportional to 115,224 and 154,848
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,224 and 154,848 is: 208,098.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,224 : 154,848 = 154,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,224/154,848 = 154,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,224x = 154,848 × 154,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,224x = 23,977,903,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,977,903,104/115,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208,098.17
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