Finding the Third Proportional to 101,745 and 212,562
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,745 and 212,562 is: 444,076.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,745 : 212,562 = 212,562 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,745/212,562 = 212,562/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,745x = 212,562 × 212,562 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,745x = 45,182,603,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,182,603,844/101,745 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 444,076.90
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