Finding the Third Proportional to 104,026 and 156,957
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,026 and 156,957 is: 236,820.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,026 : 156,957 = 156,957 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,026/156,957 = 156,957/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,026x = 156,957 × 156,957 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,026x = 24,635,499,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,635,499,849/104,026 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 236,820.60
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