Finding the Third Proportional to 100,254 and 219,825
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,254 and 219,825 is: 482,006.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,254 : 219,825 = 219,825 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,254/219,825 = 219,825/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,254x = 219,825 × 219,825 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,254x = 48,323,030,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,323,030,625/100,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 482,006.01
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