Finding the Third Proportional to 103,944 and 151,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,944 and 151,704 is: 221,408.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,944 : 151,704 = 151,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,944/151,704 = 151,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,944x = 151,704 × 151,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,944x = 23,014,103,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,014,103,616/103,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 221,408.68
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