Finding the Third Proportional to 103,660 and 216,526
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,660 and 216,526 is: 452,281.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,660 : 216,526 = 216,526 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,660/216,526 = 216,526/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,660x = 216,526 × 216,526 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,660x = 46,883,508,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,883,508,676/103,660 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 452,281.58
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