Finding the Third Proportional to 101,304 and 216,279
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,304 and 216,279 is: 461,744.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,304 : 216,279 = 216,279 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,304/216,279 = 216,279/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,304x = 216,279 × 216,279 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,304x = 46,776,605,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,776,605,841/101,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 461,744.90
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