Finding the Third Proportional to 100,744 and 220,592
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,744 and 220,592 is: 483,014.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,744 : 220,592 = 220,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,744/220,592 = 220,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,744x = 220,592 × 220,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,744x = 48,660,830,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,660,830,464/100,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 483,014.68
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