Finding the Third Proportional to 100,743 and 211,830
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,743 and 211,830 is: 445,410.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,743 : 211,830 = 211,830 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,743/211,830 = 211,830/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,743x = 211,830 × 211,830 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,743x = 44,871,948,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,871,948,900/100,743 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 445,410.09
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