Finding the Third Proportional to 103,634 and 214,648
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,634 and 214,648 is: 444,581.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,634 : 214,648 = 214,648 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,634/214,648 = 214,648/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,634x = 214,648 × 214,648 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,634x = 46,073,763,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,073,763,904/103,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 444,581.55
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