Finding the Third Proportional to 101,276 and 218,134
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,276 and 218,134 is: 469,829.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,276 : 218,134 = 218,134 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,276/218,134 = 218,134/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,276x = 218,134 × 218,134 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,276x = 47,582,441,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,582,441,956/101,276 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 469,829.40
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