Finding the Third Proportional to 103,108 and 154,935
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,108 and 154,935 is: 232,812.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,108 : 154,935 = 154,935 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,108/154,935 = 154,935/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,108x = 154,935 × 154,935 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,108x = 24,004,854,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,004,854,225/103,108 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 232,812.72
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