Finding the Third Proportional to 103,680 and 213,903
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,680 and 213,903 is: 441,304.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,680 : 213,903 = 213,903 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,680/213,903 = 213,903/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,680x = 213,903 × 213,903 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,680x = 45,754,493,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,754,493,409/103,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441,304.91
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