Finding the Third Proportional to 101,116 and 220,166.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,116 and 220,166.50 is: 479,382.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,116 : 220,166.50 = 220,166.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,116/220,166.50 = 220,166.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,116x = 220,166.50 × 220,166.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,116x = 48,473,287,722.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,473,287,722.25/101,116 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 479,382.96
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