Finding the Third Proportional to 101,914 and 208,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,914 and 208,364 is: 426,001.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,914 : 208,364 = 208,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,914/208,364 = 208,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,914x = 208,364 × 208,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,914x = 43,415,556,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,415,556,496/101,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 426,001.89
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