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