Finding the Third Proportional to 103,805 and 155,166
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,805 and 155,166 is: 231,939.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,805 : 155,166 = 155,166 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,805/155,166 = 155,166/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,805x = 155,166 × 155,166 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,805x = 24,076,487,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,076,487,556/103,805 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 231,939.57
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