Finding the Third Proportional to 100,910 and 144,034.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,910 and 144,034.50 is: 205,588.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,910 : 144,034.50 = 144,034.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,910/144,034.50 = 144,034.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,910x = 144,034.50 × 144,034.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,910x = 20,745,937,190.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,745,937,190.25/100,910 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 205,588.52
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