Finding the Third Proportional to 100,393.50 and 155,451
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,393.50 and 155,451 is: 240,702.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,393.50 : 155,451 = 155,451 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,393.50/155,451 = 155,451/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,393.50x = 155,451 × 155,451 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,393.50x = 24,165,013,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,165,013,401/100,393.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 240,702.97
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