Finding the Third Proportional to 101,747 and 155,646
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,747 and 155,646 is: 238,097.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,747 : 155,646 = 155,646 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,747/155,646 = 155,646/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,747x = 155,646 × 155,646 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,747x = 24,225,677,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,225,677,316/101,747 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 238,097.21
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