Finding the Third Proportional to 103,826 and 156,435
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,826 and 156,435 is: 235,701.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,826 : 156,435 = 156,435 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,826/156,435 = 156,435/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,826x = 156,435 × 156,435 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,826x = 24,471,909,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,471,909,225/103,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 235,701.17
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