Finding the Third Proportional to 115,871 and 155,194
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,871 and 155,194 is: 207,862.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,871 : 155,194 = 155,194 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,871/155,194 = 155,194/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,871x = 155,194 × 155,194 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,871x = 24,085,177,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,085,177,636/115,871 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 207,862.00
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