Finding the Third Proportional to 103,197 and 157,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,197 and 157,752 is: 241,147.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,197 : 157,752 = 157,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,197/157,752 = 157,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,197x = 157,752 × 157,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,197x = 24,885,693,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,885,693,504/103,197 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 241,147.45
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