Finding the Third Proportional to 105,064 and 157,703
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Solution
The third proportional to 105,064 and 157,703 is: 236,715.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,064 : 157,703 = 157,703 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,064/157,703 = 157,703/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,064x = 157,703 × 157,703 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,064x = 24,870,236,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,870,236,209/105,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 236,715.11
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