Finding the Third Proportional to 103,674 and 155,484
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,674 and 155,484 is: 233,185.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,674 : 155,484 = 155,484 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,674/155,484 = 155,484/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,674x = 155,484 × 155,484 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,674x = 24,175,274,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,175,274,256/103,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 233,185.51
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