Finding the Third Proportional to 103,560 and 150,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,560 and 150,316 is: 218,181.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,560 : 150,316 = 150,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,560/150,316 = 150,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,560x = 150,316 × 150,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,560x = 22,594,899,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,594,899,856/103,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 218,181.73
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