Finding the Third Proportional to 102,039 and 216,429
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,039 and 216,429 is: 459,054.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,039 : 216,429 = 216,429 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,039/216,429 = 216,429/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,039x = 216,429 × 216,429 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,039x = 46,841,512,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,841,512,041/102,039 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 459,054.99
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