Finding the Third Proportional to 100,269 and 213,543
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,269 and 213,543 is: 454,782.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,269 : 213,543 = 213,543 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,269/213,543 = 213,543/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,269x = 213,543 × 213,543 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,269x = 45,600,612,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,600,612,849/100,269 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 454,782.76
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