Finding the Third Proportional to 102,034 and 216,418
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,034 and 216,418 is: 459,030.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,034 : 216,418 = 216,418 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,034/216,418 = 216,418/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,034x = 216,418 × 216,418 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,034x = 46,836,750,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,836,750,724/102,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 459,030.82
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