Finding the Third Proportional to 103,693 and 153,351
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,693 and 153,351 is: 226,789.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,693 : 153,351 = 153,351 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,693/153,351 = 153,351/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,693x = 153,351 × 153,351 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,693x = 23,516,529,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,516,529,201/103,693 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 226,789.94
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