Finding the Third Proportional to 106,567 and 153,957
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,567 and 153,957 is: 222,421.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,567 : 153,957 = 153,957 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,567/153,957 = 153,957/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,567x = 153,957 × 153,957 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,567x = 23,702,757,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,702,757,849/106,567 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 222,421.18
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