Finding the Third Proportional to 100,479 and 138,413
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,479 and 138,413 is: 190,668.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,479 : 138,413 = 138,413 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,479/138,413 = 138,413/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,479x = 138,413 × 138,413 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,479x = 19,158,158,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,158,158,569/100,479 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 190,668.28
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