Finding the Third Proportional to 104,530 and 157,033
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,530 and 157,033 is: 235,907.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,530 : 157,033 = 157,033 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,530/157,033 = 157,033/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,530x = 157,033 × 157,033 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,530x = 24,659,363,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,659,363,089/104,530 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 235,907.04
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