Finding the Third Proportional to 103,660 and 214,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,660 and 214,696 is: 444,668.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,660 : 214,696 = 214,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,660/214,696 = 214,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,660x = 214,696 × 214,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,660x = 46,094,372,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,094,372,416/103,660 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 444,668.84
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