Finding the Third Proportional to 103,681 and 155,916
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,681 and 155,916 is: 234,467.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,681 : 155,916 = 155,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,681/155,916 = 155,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,681x = 155,916 × 155,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,681x = 24,309,799,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,309,799,056/103,681 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 234,467.25
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