Finding the Third Proportional to 102,244 and 218,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,244 and 218,704 is: 467,816.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,244 : 218,704 = 218,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,244/218,704 = 218,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,244x = 218,704 × 218,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,244x = 47,831,439,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,831,439,616/102,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 467,816.59
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