Finding the Third Proportional to 103,664 and 155,469
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,664 and 155,469 is: 233,163.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,664 : 155,469 = 155,469 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,664/155,469 = 155,469/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,664x = 155,469 × 155,469 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,664x = 24,170,609,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,170,609,961/103,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 233,163.01
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