Finding the Third Proportional to 103,718 and 202,252
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,718 and 202,252 is: 394,395.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,718 : 202,252 = 202,252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,718/202,252 = 202,252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,718x = 202,252 × 202,252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,718x = 40,905,871,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,905,871,504/103,718 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 394,395.11
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