Finding the Third Proportional to 104,602 and 157,138
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,602 and 157,138 is: 236,060.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,602 : 157,138 = 157,138 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,602/157,138 = 157,138/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,602x = 157,138 × 157,138 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,602x = 24,692,351,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,692,351,044/104,602 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 236,060.03
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