Finding the Third Proportional to 103,662 and 214,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,662 and 214,704 is: 444,693.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,662 : 214,704 = 214,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,662/214,704 = 214,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,662x = 214,704 × 214,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,662x = 46,097,807,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,097,807,616/103,662 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 444,693.40
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