Finding the Third Proportional to 100,314 and 134,271
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,314 and 134,271 is: 179,722.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,314 : 134,271 = 134,271 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,314/134,271 = 134,271/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,314x = 134,271 × 134,271 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,314x = 18,028,701,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,028,701,441/100,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 179,722.69
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