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Finding the Third Proportional to 103,666 and 155,580

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Solution

The third proportional to 103,666 and 155,580 is: 233,491.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103,666 : 155,580 = 155,580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103,666/155,580 = 155,580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103,666x = 155,580 × 155,580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103,666x = 24,205,136,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,205,136,400/103,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,491.56

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