Finding the Third Proportional to 102,316 and 216,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,316 and 216,800 is: 459,383.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,316 : 216,800 = 216,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,316/216,800 = 216,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,316x = 216,800 × 216,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,316x = 47,002,240,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,002,240,000/102,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 459,383.09
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