Finding the Third Proportional to 100,552 and 210,896
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,552 and 210,896 is: 442,329.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,552 : 210,896 = 210,896 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,552/210,896 = 210,896/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,552x = 210,896 × 210,896 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,552x = 44,477,122,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,477,122,816/100,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 442,329.57
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