Finding the Third Proportional to 103,849 and 155,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,849 and 155,600 is: 233,140.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,849 : 155,600 = 155,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,849/155,600 = 155,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,849x = 155,600 × 155,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,849x = 24,211,360,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,211,360,000/103,849 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 233,140.04
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