Finding the Third Proportional to 100,203 and 150,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,203 and 150,028 is: 224,628.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,203 : 150,028 = 150,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,203/150,028 = 150,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,203x = 150,028 × 150,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,203x = 22,508,400,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,508,400,784/100,203 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 224,628.01
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