Finding the Third Proportional to 103,663 and 217,770
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,663 and 217,770 is: 457,480.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,663 : 217,770 = 217,770 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,663/217,770 = 217,770/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,663x = 217,770 × 217,770 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,663x = 47,423,772,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,423,772,900/103,663 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 457,480.23
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