Finding the Third Proportional to 103,028 and 217,309
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,028 and 217,309 is: 458,353.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,028 : 217,309 = 217,309 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,028/217,309 = 217,309/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,028x = 217,309 × 217,309 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,028x = 47,223,201,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,223,201,481/103,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 458,353.08
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