Finding the Third Proportional to 100,034.50 and 214,763
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,034.50 and 214,763 is: 461,072.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,034.50 : 214,763 = 214,763 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,034.50/214,763 = 214,763/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,034.50x = 214,763 × 214,763 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,034.50x = 46,123,146,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,123,146,169/100,034.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 461,072.39
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