Finding the Third Proportional to 100,168 and 155,994
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,168 and 155,994 is: 242,933.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,168 : 155,994 = 155,994 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,168/155,994 = 155,994/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,168x = 155,994 × 155,994 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,168x = 24,334,128,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,334,128,036/100,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 242,933.15
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