Finding the Third Proportional to 100,314 and 133,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,314 and 133,164 is: 176,771.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,314 : 133,164 = 133,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,314/133,164 = 133,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,314x = 133,164 × 133,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,314x = 17,732,650,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,732,650,896/100,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 176,771.45
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