Finding the Third Proportional to 100,672 and 159,936
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,672 and 159,936 is: 254,087.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,672 : 159,936 = 159,936 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,672/159,936 = 159,936/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,672x = 159,936 × 159,936 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,672x = 25,579,524,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,579,524,096/100,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 254,087.77
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