Finding the Third Proportional to 103,026 and 155,984
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,026 and 155,984 is: 236,163.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,026 : 155,984 = 155,984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,026/155,984 = 155,984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,026x = 155,984 × 155,984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,026x = 24,331,008,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,331,008,256/103,026 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 236,163.77
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