Finding the Third Proportional to 103,734 and 156,554
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,734 and 156,554 is: 236,269.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,734 : 156,554 = 156,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,734/156,554 = 156,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,734x = 156,554 × 156,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,734x = 24,509,154,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,509,154,916/103,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 236,269.26
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