Finding the Third Proportional to 103,736 and 211,274
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,736 and 211,274 is: 430,291.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,736 : 211,274 = 211,274 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,736/211,274 = 211,274/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,736x = 211,274 × 211,274 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,736x = 44,636,703,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,636,703,076/103,736 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 430,291.35
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