Finding the Third Proportional to 103,702 and 156,505
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,702 and 156,505 is: 236,194.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,702 : 156,505 = 156,505 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,702/156,505 = 156,505/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,702x = 156,505 × 156,505 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,702x = 24,493,815,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,493,815,025/103,702 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 236,194.24
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