Finding the Third Proportional to 100,678 and 159,945
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,678 and 159,945 is: 254,101.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,678 : 159,945 = 159,945 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,678/159,945 = 159,945/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,678x = 159,945 × 159,945 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,678x = 25,582,403,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,582,403,025/100,678 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 254,101.22
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