Finding the Third Proportional to 103,843.50 and 155,590.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,843.50 and 155,590.50 is: 233,123.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,843.50 : 155,590.50 = 155,590.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,843.50/155,590.50 = 155,590.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,843.50x = 155,590.50 × 155,590.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,843.50x = 24,208,403,690.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,208,403,690.25/103,843.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 233,123.92
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