Finding the Third Proportional to 111,934 and 155,140
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Solution
The third proportional to 111,934 and 155,140 is: 215,023.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
111,934 : 155,140 = 155,140 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
111,934/155,140 = 155,140/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
111,934x = 155,140 × 155,140 - Step 4: Simplify right side
111,934x = 24,068,419,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,068,419,600/111,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 215,023.31
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