Finding the Third Proportional to 104,462 and 156,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,462 and 156,924 is: 235,733.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,462 : 156,924 = 156,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,462/156,924 = 156,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,462x = 156,924 × 156,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,462x = 24,625,141,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,625,141,776/104,462 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 235,733.01
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