Finding the Third Proportional to 100,530 and 153,154
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,530 and 153,154 is: 233,324.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,530 : 153,154 = 153,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,530/153,154 = 153,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,530x = 153,154 × 153,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,530x = 23,456,147,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,456,147,716/100,530 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 233,324.86
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