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Finding the Third Proportional to 103,660 and 155,571

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Solution

The third proportional to 103,660 and 155,571 is: 233,478.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103,660 : 155,571 = 155,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103,660/155,571 = 155,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103,660x = 155,571 × 155,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103,660x = 24,202,336,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,202,336,041/103,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,478.06

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