Finding the Third Proportional to 101,934 and 157,446
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,934 and 157,446 is: 243,189.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,934 : 157,446 = 157,446 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,934/157,446 = 157,446/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,934x = 157,446 × 157,446 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,934x = 24,789,242,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,789,242,916/101,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 243,189.15
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