Finding the Third Proportional to 104,023 and 212,975
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,023 and 212,975 is: 436,041.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,023 : 212,975 = 212,975 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,023/212,975 = 212,975/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,023x = 212,975 × 212,975 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,023x = 45,358,350,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,358,350,625/104,023 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 436,041.55
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