Finding the Third Proportional to 101,308 and 218,325
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,308 and 218,325 is: 470,503.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,308 : 218,325 = 218,325 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,308/218,325 = 218,325/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,308x = 218,325 × 218,325 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,308x = 47,665,805,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,665,805,625/101,308 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 470,503.87
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