Finding the Third Proportional to 104,658 and 214,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,658 and 214,824 is: 440,953.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,658 : 214,824 = 214,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,658/214,824 = 214,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,658x = 214,824 × 214,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,658x = 46,149,350,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,149,350,976/104,658 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 440,953.88
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