Finding the Third Proportional to 105,050 and 157,651
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Solution
The third proportional to 105,050 and 157,651 is: 236,590.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,050 : 157,651 = 157,651 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,050/157,651 = 157,651/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,050x = 157,651 × 157,651 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,050x = 24,853,837,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,853,837,801/105,050 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 236,590.55
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