Finding the Third Proportional to 101,811 and 218,690
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,811 and 218,690 is: 469,746.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,811 : 218,690 = 218,690 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,811/218,690 = 218,690/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,811x = 218,690 × 218,690 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,811x = 47,825,316,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,825,316,100/101,811 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 469,746.06
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