Finding the Third Proportional to 103,354 and 155,031
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,354 and 155,031 is: 232,546.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,354 : 155,031 = 155,031 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,354/155,031 = 155,031/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,354x = 155,031 × 155,031 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,354x = 24,034,610,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,034,610,961/103,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 232,546.50
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