Finding the Third Proportional to 103,666 and 213,874
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,666 and 213,874 is: 441,244.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,666 : 213,874 = 213,874 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,666/213,874 = 213,874/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,666x = 213,874 × 213,874 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,666x = 45,742,087,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,742,087,876/103,666 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441,244.84
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