Finding the Third Proportional to 103,467 and 153,261
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,467 and 153,261 is: 227,018.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,467 : 153,261 = 153,261 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,467/153,261 = 153,261/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,467x = 153,261 × 153,261 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,467x = 23,488,934,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,488,934,121/103,467 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 227,018.61
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