Finding the Third Proportional to 102,325 and 209,722
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,325 and 209,722 is: 429,839.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,325 : 209,722 = 209,722 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,325/209,722 = 209,722/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,325x = 209,722 × 209,722 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,325x = 43,983,317,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,983,317,284/102,325 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 429,839.41
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