Finding the Third Proportional to 100,170 and 152,781
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,170 and 152,781 is: 233,024.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,170 : 152,781 = 152,781 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,170/152,781 = 152,781/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,170x = 152,781 × 152,781 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,170x = 23,342,033,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,342,033,961/100,170 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 233,024.20
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