Finding the Third Proportional to 106,038 and 155,875
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,038 and 155,875 is: 229,134.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,038 : 155,875 = 155,875 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,038/155,875 = 155,875/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,038x = 155,875 × 155,875 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,038x = 24,297,015,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,297,015,625/106,038 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 229,134.99
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