Finding the Third Proportional to 102,543 and 215,454
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,543 and 215,454 is: 452,692.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,543 : 215,454 = 215,454 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,543/215,454 = 215,454/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,543x = 215,454 × 215,454 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,543x = 46,420,426,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,420,426,116/102,543 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 452,692.30
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