Finding the Third Proportional to 115,248 and 153,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,248 and 153,176 is: 203,586.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,248 : 153,176 = 153,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,248/153,176 = 153,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,248x = 153,176 × 153,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,248x = 23,462,886,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,462,886,976/115,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,586.07
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