Finding the Third Proportional to 103,296 and 154,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,296 and 154,944 is: 232,416
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,296 : 154,944 = 154,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,296/154,944 = 154,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,296x = 154,944 × 154,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,296x = 24,007,643,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,007,643,136/103,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 232,416
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