Finding the Third Proportional to 101,738 and 212,770
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,738 and 212,770 is: 444,977.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,738 : 212,770 = 212,770 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,738/212,770 = 212,770/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,738x = 212,770 × 212,770 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,738x = 45,271,072,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,271,072,900/101,738 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 444,977.03
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