Finding the Third Proportional to 103,932 and 218,313
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,932 and 218,313 is: 458,574.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,932 : 218,313 = 218,313 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,932/218,313 = 218,313/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,932x = 218,313 × 218,313 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,932x = 47,660,565,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,660,565,969/103,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 458,574.51
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