Finding the Third Proportional to 103,663 and 155,460
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,663 and 155,460 is: 233,138.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,663 : 155,460 = 155,460 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,663/155,460 = 155,460/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,663x = 155,460 × 155,460 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,663x = 24,167,811,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,167,811,600/103,663 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 233,138.26
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