Finding the Third Proportional to 100,168 and 204,046
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,168 and 204,046 is: 415,649.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,168 : 204,046 = 204,046 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,168/204,046 = 204,046/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,168x = 204,046 × 204,046 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,168x = 41,634,770,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,634,770,116/100,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 415,649.41
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