Finding the Third Proportional to 103,670 and 155,478
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,670 and 155,478 is: 233,176.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,670 : 155,478 = 155,478 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,670/155,478 = 155,478/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,670x = 155,478 × 155,478 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,670x = 24,173,408,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,173,408,484/103,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 233,176.51
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