Finding the Third Proportional to 102,260 and 209,477
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,260 and 209,477 is: 429,108.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,260 : 209,477 = 209,477 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,260/209,477 = 209,477/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,260x = 209,477 × 209,477 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,260x = 43,880,613,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,880,613,529/102,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 429,108.29
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