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Finding the Third Proportional to 103,680 and 155,493

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Solution

The third proportional to 103,680 and 155,493 is: 233,199.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103,680 : 155,493 = 155,493 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103,680/155,493 = 155,493/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103,680x = 155,493 × 155,493
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103,680x = 24,178,073,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,178,073,049/103,680
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,199.01

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