Finding the Third Proportional to 102,682 and 206,889
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,682 and 206,889 is: 416,850.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,682 : 206,889 = 206,889 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,682/206,889 = 206,889/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,682x = 206,889 × 206,889 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,682x = 42,803,058,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,803,058,321/102,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 416,850.65
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