Finding the Third Proportional to 100,284 and 133,118
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,284 and 133,118 is: 176,702.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,284 : 133,118 = 133,118 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,284/133,118 = 133,118/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,284x = 133,118 × 133,118 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,284x = 17,720,401,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,720,401,924/100,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 176,702.19
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