Finding the Third Proportional to 104.25 and 156.38
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Solution
The third proportional to 104.25 and 156.38 is: 234.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104.25 : 156.38 = 156.38 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104.25/156.38 = 156.38/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104.25x = 156.38 × 156.38 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104.25x = 24,453.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,453.14/104.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 234.56
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