Finding the Third Proportional to 100,393 and 218,277
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,393 and 218,277 is: 474,583.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,393 : 218,277 = 218,277 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,393/218,277 = 218,277/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,393x = 218,277 × 218,277 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,393x = 47,644,848,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,644,848,729/100,393 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 474,583.37
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