Finding the Third Proportional to 106,702 and 216,474
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,702 and 216,474 is: 439,176.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,702 : 216,474 = 216,474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,702/216,474 = 216,474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,702x = 216,474 × 216,474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,702x = 46,860,992,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,860,992,676/106,702 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 439,176.33
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