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Finding the Third Proportional to 103,580 and 156,771

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Solution

The third proportional to 103,580 and 156,771 is: 237,276.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103,580 : 156,771 = 156,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103,580/156,771 = 156,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103,580x = 156,771 × 156,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103,580x = 24,577,146,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,577,146,441/103,580
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,276.95

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