Finding the Third Proportional to 100,410 and 216,372
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,410 and 216,372 is: 466,256.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,410 : 216,372 = 216,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,410/216,372 = 216,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,410x = 216,372 × 216,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,410x = 46,816,842,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,816,842,384/100,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 466,256.77
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