Finding the Third Proportional to 110,878 and 211,550
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,878 and 211,550 is: 403,627.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,878 : 211,550 = 211,550 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,878/211,550 = 211,550/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,878x = 211,550 × 211,550 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,878x = 44,753,402,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,753,402,500/110,878 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 403,627.43
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