Finding the Third Proportional to 106,366 and 157,449
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,366 and 157,449 is: 233,064.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,366 : 157,449 = 157,449 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,366/157,449 = 157,449/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,366x = 157,449 × 157,449 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,366x = 24,790,187,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,790,187,601/106,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 233,064.96
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