Finding the Third Proportional to 110,970 and 216,405
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,970 and 216,405 is: 422,016.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,970 : 216,405 = 216,405 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,970/216,405 = 216,405/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,970x = 216,405 × 216,405 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,970x = 46,831,124,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,831,124,025/110,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 422,016.08
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