Finding the Third Proportional to 100,936 and 212,327
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,936 and 212,327 is: 446,646.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,936 : 212,327 = 212,327 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,936/212,327 = 212,327/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,936x = 212,327 × 212,327 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,936x = 45,082,754,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,082,754,929/100,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 446,646.93
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