Finding the Third Proportional to 100,790 and 211,298
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,790 and 211,298 is: 442,968.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,790 : 211,298 = 211,298 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,790/211,298 = 211,298/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,790x = 211,298 × 211,298 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,790x = 44,646,844,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,646,844,804/100,790 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 442,968.99
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