Finding the Third Proportional to 111,932 and 155,137
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Solution
The third proportional to 111,932 and 155,137 is: 215,018.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
111,932 : 155,137 = 155,137 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
111,932/155,137 = 155,137/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
111,932x = 155,137 × 155,137 - Step 4: Simplify right side
111,932x = 24,067,488,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,067,488,769/111,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 215,018.84
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