Finding the Third Proportional to 102,249 and 213,894
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,249 and 213,894 is: 447,443.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,249 : 213,894 = 213,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,249/213,894 = 213,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,249x = 213,894 × 213,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,249x = 45,750,643,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,750,643,236/102,249 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 447,443.43
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