Finding the Third Proportional to 103,564 and 153,375
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,564 and 153,375 is: 227,143.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,564 : 153,375 = 153,375 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,564/153,375 = 153,375/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,564x = 153,375 × 153,375 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,564x = 23,523,890,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,523,890,625/103,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 227,143.51
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