Finding the Third Proportional to 100,605 and 150,919
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,605 and 150,919 is: 226,395.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,605 : 150,919 = 150,919 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,605/150,919 = 150,919/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,605x = 150,919 × 150,919 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,605x = 22,776,544,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,776,544,561/100,605 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 226,395.75
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