Finding the Third Proportional to 100,610 and 217,026
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,610 and 217,026 is: 468,147.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,610 : 217,026 = 217,026 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,610/217,026 = 217,026/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,610x = 217,026 × 217,026 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,610x = 47,100,284,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,100,284,676/100,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 468,147.15
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