Finding the Third Proportional to 100,048 and 211,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,048 and 211,352 is: 446,482.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,048 : 211,352 = 211,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,048/211,352 = 211,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,048x = 211,352 × 211,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,048x = 44,669,667,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,669,667,904/100,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 446,482.37
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