Finding the Third Proportional to 100,334 and 150,010
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,334 and 150,010 is: 224,280.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,334 : 150,010 = 150,010 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,334/150,010 = 150,010/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,334x = 150,010 × 150,010 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,334x = 22,503,000,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,503,000,100/100,334 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 224,280.90
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