Finding the Third Proportional to 103,745 and 211,291
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,745 and 211,291 is: 430,323.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,745 : 211,291 = 211,291 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,745/211,291 = 211,291/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,745x = 211,291 × 211,291 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,745x = 44,643,886,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,643,886,681/103,745 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 430,323.26
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