Finding the Third Proportional to 103,290 and 218,880
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,290 and 218,880 is: 463,824.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,290 : 218,880 = 218,880 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,290/218,880 = 218,880/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,290x = 218,880 × 218,880 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,290x = 47,908,454,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,908,454,400/103,290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 463,824.71
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