Finding the Third Proportional to 100,222 and 215,948
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,222 and 215,948 is: 465,302.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,222 : 215,948 = 215,948 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,222/215,948 = 215,948/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,222x = 215,948 × 215,948 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,222x = 46,633,538,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,633,538,704/100,222 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 465,302.42
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