Finding the Third Proportional to 103,994 and 152,091
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,994 and 152,091 is: 222,432.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,994 : 152,091 = 152,091 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,994/152,091 = 152,091/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,994x = 152,091 × 152,091 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,994x = 23,131,672,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,131,672,281/103,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 222,432.76
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