Finding the Third Proportional to 100,769 and 219,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 100,769 and 219,960 is: 480,131.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,769 : 219,960 = 219,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,769/219,960 = 219,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,769x = 219,960 × 219,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,769x = 48,382,401,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,382,401,600/100,769 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 480,131.80
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