Finding the Third Proportional to 103,620 and 155,430
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,620 and 155,430 is: 233,145
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,620 : 155,430 = 155,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,620/155,430 = 155,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,620x = 155,430 × 155,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,620x = 24,158,484,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,158,484,900/103,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 233,145
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