Finding the Third Proportional to 107,562 and 157,533
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,562 and 157,533 is: 230,719.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,562 : 157,533 = 157,533 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,562/157,533 = 157,533/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,562x = 157,533 × 157,533 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,562x = 24,816,646,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,816,646,089/107,562 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 230,719.46
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