Finding the Third Proportional to 110,932 and 156,965
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,932 and 156,965 is: 222,100.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,932 : 156,965 = 156,965 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,932/156,965 = 156,965/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,932x = 156,965 × 156,965 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,932x = 24,638,011,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,638,011,225/110,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 222,100.13
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