Finding the Third Proportional to 105,650 and 157,923
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Solution
The third proportional to 105,650 and 157,923 is: 236,059.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,650 : 157,923 = 157,923 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,650/157,923 = 157,923/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,650x = 157,923 × 157,923 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,650x = 24,939,673,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,939,673,929/105,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 236,059.38
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