Finding the Third Proportional to 115,770 and 154,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,770 and 154,368 is: 205,834.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,770 : 154,368 = 154,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,770/154,368 = 154,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,770x = 154,368 × 154,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,770x = 23,829,479,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,829,479,424/115,770 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 205,834.67
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