Finding the Third Proportional to 105,604 and 218,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 105,604 and 218,692 is: 452,882.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,604 : 218,692 = 218,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,604/218,692 = 218,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,604x = 218,692 × 218,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,604x = 47,826,190,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,826,190,864/105,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 452,882.38
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