Finding the Third Proportional to 100,204 and 154,716
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,204 and 154,716 is: 238,883.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,204 : 154,716 = 154,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,204/154,716 = 154,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,204x = 154,716 × 154,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,204x = 23,937,040,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,937,040,656/100,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 238,883.09
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