Finding the Third Proportional to 106,593 and 156,433.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,593 and 156,433.50 is: 229,578.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,593 : 156,433.50 = 156,433.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,593/156,433.50 = 156,433.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,593x = 156,433.50 × 156,433.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,593x = 24,471,439,922.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,471,439,922.25/106,593 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 229,578.30
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