Finding the Third Proportional to 107,558 and 157,527
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,558 and 157,527 is: 230,710.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,558 : 157,527 = 157,527 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,558/157,527 = 157,527/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,558x = 157,527 × 157,527 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,558x = 24,814,755,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,814,755,729/107,558 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 230,710.46
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