Finding the Third Proportional to 116,104 and 155,634
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Solution
The third proportional to 116,104 and 155,634 is: 208,622.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
116,104 : 155,634 = 155,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
116,104/155,634 = 155,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
116,104x = 155,634 × 155,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
116,104x = 24,221,941,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,221,941,956/116,104 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208,622.80
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