Finding the Third Proportional to 103,832 and 156,444
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,832 and 156,444 is: 235,714.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,832 : 156,444 = 156,444 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,832/156,444 = 156,444/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,832x = 156,444 × 156,444 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,832x = 24,474,725,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,474,725,136/103,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 235,714.67
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