Finding the Third Proportional to 104,880 and 157,332
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,880 and 157,332 is: 236,016.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,880 : 157,332 = 157,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,880/157,332 = 157,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,880x = 157,332 × 157,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,880x = 24,753,358,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,753,358,224/104,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 236,016.00
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