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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103,394 : 155,955 = 155,955 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103,394/155,955 = 155,955/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103,394x = 155,955 × 155,955
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103,394x = 24,321,962,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,321,962,025/103,394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,235.72

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