Finding the Third Proportional to 103,576 and 155,310
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,576 and 155,310 is: 232,884.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,576 : 155,310 = 155,310 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,576/155,310 = 155,310/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,576x = 155,310 × 155,310 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,576x = 24,121,196,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,121,196,100/103,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 232,884.03
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