Finding the Third Proportional to 100,262 and 220,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,262 and 220,364 is: 484,333.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,262 : 220,364 = 220,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,262/220,364 = 220,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,262x = 220,364 × 220,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,262x = 48,560,292,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,560,292,496/100,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 484,333.97
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