Finding the Third Proportional to 101,136 and 217,528
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,136 and 217,528 is: 467,869.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,136 : 217,528 = 217,528 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,136/217,528 = 217,528/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,136x = 217,528 × 217,528 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,136x = 47,318,430,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,318,430,784/101,136 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 467,869.31
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