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Finding the Third Proportional to 103,656 and 155,565

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Solution

The third proportional to 103,656 and 155,565 is: 233,469.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103,656 : 155,565 = 155,565 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103,656/155,565 = 155,565/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103,656x = 155,565 × 155,565
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103,656x = 24,200,469,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,200,469,225/103,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,469.06

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