Finding the Third Proportional to 111,637 and 156,153
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Solution
The third proportional to 111,637 and 156,153 is: 218,420.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
111,637 : 156,153 = 156,153 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
111,637/156,153 = 156,153/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
111,637x = 156,153 × 156,153 - Step 4: Simplify right side
111,637x = 24,383,759,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,383,759,409/111,637 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 218,420.05
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