Finding the Third Proportional to 101,005 and 212,478
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,005 and 212,478 is: 446,976.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,005 : 212,478 = 212,478 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,005/212,478 = 212,478/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,005x = 212,478 × 212,478 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,005x = 45,146,900,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,146,900,484/101,005 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 446,976.89
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