Finding the Third Proportional to 103,922 and 156,626
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,922 and 156,626 is: 236,058.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,922 : 156,626 = 156,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,922/156,626 = 156,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,922x = 156,626 × 156,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,922x = 24,531,703,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,531,703,876/103,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 236,058.81
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