Finding the Third Proportional to 100,641 and 213,270
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,641 and 213,270 is: 451,943.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,641 : 213,270 = 213,270 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,641/213,270 = 213,270/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,641x = 213,270 × 213,270 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,641x = 45,484,092,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,484,092,900/100,641 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 451,943.97
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