Finding the Third Proportional to 103,520 and 151,999
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,520 and 151,999 is: 223,180.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,520 : 151,999 = 151,999 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,520/151,999 = 151,999/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,520x = 151,999 × 151,999 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,520x = 23,103,696,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,103,696,001/103,520 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 223,180.99
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