Finding the Third Proportional to 100,469 and 155,428
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,469 and 155,428 is: 240,450.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,469 : 155,428 = 155,428 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,469/155,428 = 155,428/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,469x = 155,428 × 155,428 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,469x = 24,157,863,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,157,863,184/100,469 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 240,450.92
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