Finding the Third Proportional to 100,904 and 151,356
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,904 and 151,356 is: 227,034
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,904 : 151,356 = 151,356 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,904/151,356 = 151,356/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,904x = 151,356 × 151,356 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,904x = 22,908,638,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,908,638,736/100,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 227,034
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