Finding the Third Proportional to 106,572 and 216,132
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,572 and 216,132 is: 438,323.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,572 : 216,132 = 216,132 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,572/216,132 = 216,132/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,572x = 216,132 × 216,132 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,572x = 46,713,041,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,713,041,424/106,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 438,323.78
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