Finding the Third Proportional to 102,255 and 218,726
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,255 and 218,726 is: 467,860.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,255 : 218,726 = 218,726 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,255/218,726 = 218,726/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,255x = 218,726 × 218,726 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,255x = 47,841,063,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,841,063,076/102,255 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 467,860.38
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