Finding the Third Proportional to 101,388 and 209,205
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,388 and 209,205 is: 431,675.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,388 : 209,205 = 209,205 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,388/209,205 = 209,205/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,388x = 209,205 × 209,205 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,388x = 43,766,732,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,766,732,025/101,388 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 431,675.66
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