Finding the Third Proportional to 100,863 and 156,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,863 and 156,168 is: 241,797.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,863 : 156,168 = 156,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,863/156,168 = 156,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,863x = 156,168 × 156,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,863x = 24,388,444,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,388,444,224/100,863 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 241,797.73
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