Finding the Third Proportional to 100,634 and 148,035
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,634 and 148,035 is: 217,762.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,634 : 148,035 = 148,035 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,634/148,035 = 148,035/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,634x = 148,035 × 148,035 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,634x = 21,914,361,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,914,361,225/100,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 217,762.99
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