Finding the Third Proportional to 102,988.13 and 155,935.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,988.13 and 155,935.13 is: 236,102.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,988.13 : 155,935.13 = 155,935.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,988.13/155,935.13 = 155,935.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,988.13x = 155,935.13 × 155,935.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,988.13x = 24,315,763,208.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,315,763,208.77/102,988.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 236,102.59
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