Finding the Third Proportional to 100,962 and 214,218
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,962 and 214,218 is: 454,521.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,962 : 214,218 = 214,218 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,962/214,218 = 214,218/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,962x = 214,218 × 214,218 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,962x = 45,889,351,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,889,351,524/100,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 454,521.02
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