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Finding the Third Proportional to 103,730 and 211,264

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Solution

The third proportional to 103,730 and 211,264 is: 430,275.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103,730 : 211,264 = 211,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103,730/211,264 = 211,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103,730x = 211,264 × 211,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103,730x = 44,632,477,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,632,477,696/103,730
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,275.50

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