Finding the Third Proportional to 110,136 and 159,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,136 and 159,004 is: 229,555.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,136 : 159,004 = 159,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,136/159,004 = 159,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,136x = 159,004 × 159,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,136x = 25,282,272,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,282,272,016/110,136 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 229,555.02
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