Finding the Third Proportional to 105,489 and 214,894
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Solution
The third proportional to 105,489 and 214,894 is: 437,765.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,489 : 214,894 = 214,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,489/214,894 = 214,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,489x = 214,894 × 214,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,489x = 46,179,431,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,179,431,236/105,489 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 437,765.37
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