Finding the Third Proportional to 103,404 and 155,970
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,404 and 155,970 is: 235,258.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,404 : 155,970 = 155,970 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,404/155,970 = 155,970/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,404x = 155,970 × 155,970 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,404x = 24,326,640,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,326,640,900/103,404 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 235,258.22
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