Finding the Third Proportional to 105,829 and 218,961
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Solution
The third proportional to 105,829 and 218,961 is: 453,031.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,829 : 218,961 = 218,961 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,829/218,961 = 218,961/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,829x = 218,961 × 218,961 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,829x = 47,943,919,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,943,919,521/105,829 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 453,031.96
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