Finding the Third Proportional to 100,580 and 220,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,580 and 220,504 is: 483,416.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,580 : 220,504 = 220,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,580/220,504 = 220,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,580x = 220,504 × 220,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,580x = 48,622,014,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,622,014,016/100,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 483,416.33
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