Finding the Third Proportional to 103,772 and 155,658
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,772 and 155,658 is: 233,487
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,772 : 155,658 = 155,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,772/155,658 = 155,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,772x = 155,658 × 155,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,772x = 24,229,412,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,229,412,964/103,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 233,487
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