Finding the Third Proportional to 100,960 and 212,377
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,960 and 212,377 is: 446,751.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,960 : 212,377 = 212,377 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,960/212,377 = 212,377/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,960x = 212,377 × 212,377 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,960x = 45,103,990,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,103,990,129/100,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 446,751.09
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