Finding the Third Proportional to 105,888 and 209,088
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Solution
The third proportional to 105,888 and 209,088 is: 412,868.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,888 : 209,088 = 209,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,888/209,088 = 209,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,888x = 209,088 × 209,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,888x = 43,717,791,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,717,791,744/105,888 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 412,868.24
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