Finding the Third Proportional to 100,590 and 209,447
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,590 and 209,447 is: 436,107.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,590 : 209,447 = 209,447 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,590/209,447 = 209,447/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,590x = 209,447 × 209,447 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,590x = 43,868,045,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,868,045,809/100,590 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 436,107.42
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