Finding the Third Proportional to 110,984 and 157,041
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,984 and 157,041 is: 222,211.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,984 : 157,041 = 157,041 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,984/157,041 = 157,041/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,984x = 157,041 × 157,041 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,984x = 24,661,875,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,661,875,681/110,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 222,211.09
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