Finding the Third Proportional to 101,700 and 157,470.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,700 and 157,470.75 is: 243,825.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,700 : 157,470.75 = 157,470.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,700/157,470.75 = 157,470.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,700x = 157,470.75 × 157,470.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,700x = 24,797,037,105.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,797,037,105.56/101,700 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 243,825.34
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