Finding the Third Proportional to 101,268 and 218,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,268 and 218,100 is: 469,720.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,268 : 218,100 = 218,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,268/218,100 = 218,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,268x = 218,100 × 218,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,268x = 47,567,610,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,567,610,000/101,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 469,720.05
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