Finding the Third Proportional to 106,701 and 155,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,701 and 155,664 is: 227,095.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,701 : 155,664 = 155,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,701/155,664 = 155,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,701x = 155,664 × 155,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,701x = 24,231,280,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,231,280,896/106,701 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 227,095.16
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