Finding the Third Proportional to 100,346 and 154,929
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,346 and 154,929 is: 239,202.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,346 : 154,929 = 154,929 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,346/154,929 = 154,929/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,346x = 154,929 × 154,929 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,346x = 24,002,995,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,002,995,041/100,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 239,202.31
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