Finding the Third Proportional to 103,685 and 217,815
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,685 and 217,815 is: 457,572.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,685 : 217,815 = 217,815 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,685/217,815 = 217,815/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,685x = 217,815 × 217,815 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,685x = 47,443,374,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,443,374,225/103,685 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 457,572.21
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