Finding the Third Proportional to 100,414 and 218,320
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,414 and 218,320 is: 474,671.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,414 : 218,320 = 218,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,414/218,320 = 218,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,414x = 218,320 × 218,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,414x = 47,663,622,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,663,622,400/100,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 474,671.09
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