Finding the Third Proportional to 106,692 and 155,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,692 and 155,652 is: 227,079.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,692 : 155,652 = 155,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,692/155,652 = 155,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,692x = 155,652 × 155,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,692x = 24,227,545,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,227,545,104/106,692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 227,079.30
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