Finding the Third Proportional to 101,000 and 214,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,000 and 214,960 is: 457,502.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,000 : 214,960 = 214,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,000/214,960 = 214,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,000x = 214,960 × 214,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,000x = 46,207,801,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,207,801,600/101,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 457,502.99
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