Finding the Third Proportional to 100,930 and 212,315
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,930 and 212,315 is: 446,623.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,930 : 212,315 = 212,315 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,930/212,315 = 212,315/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,930x = 212,315 × 212,315 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,930x = 45,077,659,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,077,659,225/100,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 446,623.00
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