Finding the Third Proportional to 104.63 and 212.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 104.63 and 212.63 is: 432.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104.63 : 212.63 = 212.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104.63/212.63 = 212.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104.63x = 212.63 × 212.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104.63x = 45,209.39 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,209.39/104.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 432.11
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