Finding the Third Proportional to 101,736 and 215,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,736 and 215,136 is: 454,937.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,736 : 215,136 = 215,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,736/215,136 = 215,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,736x = 215,136 × 215,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,736x = 46,283,498,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,283,498,496/101,736 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 454,937.27
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