Finding the Third Proportional to 105,044 and 157,190
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Solution
The third proportional to 105,044 and 157,190 is: 235,222.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,044 : 157,190 = 157,190 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,044/157,190 = 157,190/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,044x = 157,190 × 157,190 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,044x = 24,708,696,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,708,696,100/105,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 235,222.35
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