Finding the Third Proportional to 103,764 and 202,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,764 and 202,344 is: 394,578.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,764 : 202,344 = 202,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,764/202,344 = 202,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,764x = 202,344 × 202,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,764x = 40,943,094,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,943,094,336/103,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 394,578.99
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