Finding the Third Proportional to 103,998 and 156,732
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,998 and 156,732 is: 236,205.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,998 : 156,732 = 156,732 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,998/156,732 = 156,732/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,998x = 156,732 × 156,732 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,998x = 24,564,919,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,564,919,824/103,998 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 236,205.69
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