Finding the Third Proportional to 100,650 and 220,231
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,650 and 220,231 is: 481,884.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,650 : 220,231 = 220,231 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,650/220,231 = 220,231/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,650x = 220,231 × 220,231 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,650x = 48,501,693,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,501,693,361/100,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 481,884.68
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