Finding the Third Proportional to 107,163 and 157,626
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,163 and 157,626 is: 231,852
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,163 : 157,626 = 157,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,163/157,626 = 157,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,163x = 157,626 × 157,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,163x = 24,845,955,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,845,955,876/107,163 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 231,852
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