Finding the Third Proportional to 106,444 and 159,684
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,444 and 159,684 is: 239,553.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,444 : 159,684 = 159,684 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,444/159,684 = 159,684/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,444x = 159,684 × 159,684 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,444x = 25,498,979,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,498,979,856/106,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 239,553.00
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