Finding the Third Proportional to 103,394 and 155,955
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,394 and 155,955 is: 235,235.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,394 : 155,955 = 155,955 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,394/155,955 = 155,955/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,394x = 155,955 × 155,955 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,394x = 24,321,962,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,321,962,025/103,394 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 235,235.72
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