Finding the Third Proportional to 103,681 and 213,905
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,681 and 213,905 is: 441,308.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,681 : 213,905 = 213,905 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,681/213,905 = 213,905/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,681x = 213,905 × 213,905 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,681x = 45,755,349,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,755,349,025/103,681 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441,308.91
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