Finding the Third Proportional to 106,372 and 157,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,372 and 157,504 is: 233,214.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,372 : 157,504 = 157,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,372/157,504 = 157,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,372x = 157,504 × 157,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,372x = 24,807,510,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,807,510,016/106,372 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 233,214.66
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