Finding the Third Proportional to 102,570 and 213,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,570 and 213,292 is: 443,535.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,570 : 213,292 = 213,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,570/213,292 = 213,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,570x = 213,292 × 213,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,570x = 45,493,477,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,493,477,264/102,570 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 443,535.90
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