Finding the Third Proportional to 100,940 and 210,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,940 and 210,160 is: 437,559.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,940 : 210,160 = 210,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,940/210,160 = 210,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,940x = 210,160 × 210,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,940x = 44,167,225,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,167,225,600/100,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 437,559.20
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