Finding the Third Proportional to 102,565 and 155,216
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,565 and 155,216 is: 234,895.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,565 : 155,216 = 155,216 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,565/155,216 = 155,216/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,565x = 155,216 × 155,216 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,565x = 24,092,006,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,092,006,656/102,565 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 234,895.01
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