Finding the Third Proportional to 103,614 and 214,599
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,614 and 214,599 is: 444,464.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,614 : 214,599 = 214,599 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,614/214,599 = 214,599/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,614x = 214,599 × 214,599 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,614x = 46,052,730,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,052,730,801/103,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 444,464.37
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