Finding the Third Proportional to 106,396 and 217,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,396 and 217,652 is: 445,246.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,396 : 217,652 = 217,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,396/217,652 = 217,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,396x = 217,652 × 217,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,396x = 47,372,393,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,372,393,104/106,396 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 445,246.00
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