Finding the Third Proportional to 104,469 and 156,703
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,469 and 156,703 is: 235,053.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,469 : 156,703 = 156,703 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,469/156,703 = 156,703/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,469x = 156,703 × 156,703 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,469x = 24,555,830,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,555,830,209/104,469 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 235,053.75
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