Finding the Third Proportional to 109,936 and 155,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,936 and 155,304 is: 219,394.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,936 : 155,304 = 155,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,936/155,304 = 155,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,936x = 155,304 × 155,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,936x = 24,119,332,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,119,332,416/109,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,394.31
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