Finding the Third Proportional to 152,854 and 203,860
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,854 and 203,860 is: 271,886.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,854 : 203,860 = 203,860 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,854/203,860 = 203,860/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,854x = 203,860 × 203,860 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,854x = 41,558,899,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,558,899,600/152,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 271,886.24
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