Finding the Third Proportional to 100,827 and 154,765
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,827 and 154,765 is: 237,557.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,827 : 154,765 = 154,765 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,827/154,765 = 154,765/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,827x = 154,765 × 154,765 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,827x = 23,952,205,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,952,205,225/100,827 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 237,557.45
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