Finding the Third Proportional to 100,146 and 203,058
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,146 and 203,058 is: 411,724.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,146 : 203,058 = 203,058 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,146/203,058 = 203,058/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,146x = 203,058 × 203,058 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,146x = 41,232,551,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,232,551,364/100,146 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 411,724.40
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