Finding the Third Proportional to 103,674 and 155,907
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,674 and 155,907 is: 234,456.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,674 : 155,907 = 155,907 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,674/155,907 = 155,907/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,674x = 155,907 × 155,907 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,674x = 24,306,992,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,306,992,649/103,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 234,456.01
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