Finding the Third Proportional to 103,320 and 151,441
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,320 and 151,441 is: 221,974.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,320 : 151,441 = 151,441 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,320/151,441 = 151,441/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,320x = 151,441 × 151,441 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,320x = 22,934,376,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,934,376,481/103,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 221,974.22
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