Finding the Third Proportional to 102,132 and 218,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,132 and 218,292 is: 466,566.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,132 : 218,292 = 218,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,132/218,292 = 218,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,132x = 218,292 × 218,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,132x = 47,651,397,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,651,397,264/102,132 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 466,566.77
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