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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103,663 : 217,770 = 217,770 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103,663/217,770 = 217,770/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103,663x = 217,770 × 217,770
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103,663x = 47,423,772,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,423,772,900/103,663
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,480.23

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