Finding the Third Proportional to 103,106 and 156,819
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,106 and 156,819 is: 238,513.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,106 : 156,819 = 156,819 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,106/156,819 = 156,819/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,106x = 156,819 × 156,819 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,106x = 24,592,198,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,592,198,761/103,106 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 238,513.75
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