Finding the Third Proportional to 103,684 and 213,911
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,684 and 213,911 is: 441,320.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,684 : 213,911 = 213,911 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,684/213,911 = 213,911/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,684x = 213,911 × 213,911 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,684x = 45,757,915,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,757,915,921/103,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441,320.90
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