Finding the Third Proportional to 104,039 and 156,794
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,039 and 156,794 is: 236,299.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,039 : 156,794 = 156,794 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,039/156,794 = 156,794/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,039x = 156,794 × 156,794 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,039x = 24,584,358,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,584,358,436/104,039 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 236,299.45
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