Finding the Third Proportional to 103,089 and 159,622
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,089 and 159,622 is: 247,157.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,089 : 159,622 = 159,622 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,089/159,622 = 159,622/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,089x = 159,622 × 159,622 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,089x = 25,479,182,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,479,182,884/103,089 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,157.14
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