Finding the Third Proportional to 102,259.13 and 218,733.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,259.13 and 218,733.75 is: 467,874.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,259.13 : 218,733.75 = 218,733.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,259.13/218,733.75 = 218,733.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,259.13x = 218,733.75 × 218,733.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,259.13x = 47,844,453,389.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,844,453,389.06/102,259.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 467,874.66
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