Finding the Third Proportional to 102,372 and 212,918
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,372 and 212,918 is: 442,836.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,372 : 212,918 = 212,918 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,372/212,918 = 212,918/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,372x = 212,918 × 212,918 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,372x = 45,334,074,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,334,074,724/102,372 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 442,836.66
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