Finding the Third Proportional to 100,028 and 151,113
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,028 and 151,113 is: 228,287.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,028 : 151,113 = 151,113 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,028/151,113 = 151,113/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,028x = 151,113 × 151,113 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,028x = 22,835,138,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,835,138,769/100,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 228,287.47
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