Finding the Third Proportional to 101,780 and 155,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,780 and 155,696 is: 238,172.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,780 : 155,696 = 155,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,780/155,696 = 155,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,780x = 155,696 × 155,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,780x = 24,241,244,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,241,244,416/101,780 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 238,172.97
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