Finding the Third Proportional to 102,472 and 210,045
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,472 and 210,045 is: 430,545.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,472 : 210,045 = 210,045 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,472/210,045 = 210,045/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,472x = 210,045 × 210,045 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,472x = 44,118,902,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,118,902,025/102,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 430,545.92
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