Finding the Third Proportional to 102,780 and 219,132
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,780 and 219,132 is: 467,200.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,780 : 219,132 = 219,132 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,780/219,132 = 219,132/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,780x = 219,132 × 219,132 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,780x = 48,018,833,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,018,833,424/102,780 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 467,200.17
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