Finding the Third Proportional to 100,563 and 221,214
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,563 and 221,214 is: 486,616.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,563 : 221,214 = 221,214 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,563/221,214 = 221,214/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,563x = 221,214 × 221,214 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,563x = 48,935,633,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,935,633,796/100,563 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 486,616.69
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