Finding the Third Proportional to 100,408 and 150,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,408 and 150,624 is: 225,954.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,408 : 150,624 = 150,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,408/150,624 = 150,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,408x = 150,624 × 150,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,408x = 22,687,589,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,687,589,376/100,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 225,954.00
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