Finding the Third Proportional to 103,570 and 151,951
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,570 and 151,951 is: 222,932.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,570 : 151,951 = 151,951 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,570/151,951 = 151,951/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,570x = 151,951 × 151,951 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,570x = 23,089,106,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,089,106,401/103,570 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 222,932.38
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