Finding the Third Proportional to 100,298 and 220,279
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,298 and 220,279 is: 483,786.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,298 : 220,279 = 220,279 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,298/220,279 = 220,279/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,298x = 220,279 × 220,279 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,298x = 48,522,837,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,522,837,841/100,298 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 483,786.69
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