Finding the Third Proportional to 102,456 and 209,970
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,456 and 209,970 is: 430,305.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,456 : 209,970 = 209,970 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,456/209,970 = 209,970/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,456x = 209,970 × 209,970 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,456x = 44,087,400,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,087,400,900/102,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 430,305.70
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