Finding the Third Proportional to 102,326 and 209,723
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,326 and 209,723 is: 429,839.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,326 : 209,723 = 209,723 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,326/209,723 = 209,723/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,326x = 209,723 × 209,723 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,326x = 43,983,736,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,983,736,729/102,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 429,839.31
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