Finding the Third Proportional to 144,053 and 191,154
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Solution
The third proportional to 144,053 and 191,154 is: 253,655.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144,053 : 191,154 = 191,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144,053/191,154 = 191,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144,053x = 191,154 × 191,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144,053x = 36,539,851,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,539,851,716/144,053 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 253,655.61
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