Finding the Third Proportional to 100,318 and 133,170
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,318 and 133,170 is: 176,780.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,318 : 133,170 = 133,170 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,318/133,170 = 133,170/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,318x = 133,170 × 133,170 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,318x = 17,734,248,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,734,248,900/100,318 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 176,780.33
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