Finding the Third Proportional to 100,834 and 152,067
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,834 and 152,067 is: 229,331.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,834 : 152,067 = 152,067 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,834/152,067 = 152,067/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,834x = 152,067 × 152,067 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,834x = 23,124,372,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,124,372,489/100,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 229,331.10
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