Finding the Third Proportional to 103,368 and 155,655
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,368 and 155,655 is: 234,390.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,368 : 155,655 = 155,655 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,368/155,655 = 155,655/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,368x = 155,655 × 155,655 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,368x = 24,228,479,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,228,479,025/103,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 234,390.52
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