Finding the Third Proportional to 100,972 and 156,793
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,972 and 156,793 is: 243,473.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,972 : 156,793 = 156,793 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,972/156,793 = 156,793/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,972x = 156,793 × 156,793 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,972x = 24,584,044,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,584,044,849/100,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 243,473.88
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