Finding the Third Proportional to 100,638 and 211,068
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,638 and 211,068 is: 442,672.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,638 : 211,068 = 211,068 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,638/211,068 = 211,068/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,638x = 211,068 × 211,068 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,638x = 44,549,700,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,549,700,624/100,638 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 442,672.75
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