Finding the Third Proportional to 100,404 and 218,303
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,404 and 218,303 is: 474,644.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,404 : 218,303 = 218,303 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,404/218,303 = 218,303/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,404x = 218,303 × 218,303 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,404x = 47,656,199,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,656,199,809/100,404 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 474,644.43
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