Finding the Third Proportional to 103,628 and 155,442
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,628 and 155,442 is: 233,163
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,628 : 155,442 = 155,442 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,628/155,442 = 155,442/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,628x = 155,442 × 155,442 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,628x = 24,162,215,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,162,215,364/103,628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 233,163
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