Finding the Third Proportional to 100,228 and 220,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,228 and 220,296 is: 484,199.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,228 : 220,296 = 220,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,228/220,296 = 220,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,228x = 220,296 × 220,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,228x = 48,530,327,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,530,327,616/100,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 484,199.30
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