Finding the Third Proportional to 102,410 and 211,923
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,410 and 211,923 is: 438,544.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,410 : 211,923 = 211,923 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,410/211,923 = 211,923/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,410x = 211,923 × 211,923 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,410x = 44,911,357,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,911,357,929/102,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 438,544.65
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