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Finding the Third Proportional to 101,118 and 220,171

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Solution

The third proportional to 101,118 and 220,171 is: 479,393.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,118 : 220,171 = 220,171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,118/220,171 = 220,171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,118x = 220,171 × 220,171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,118x = 48,475,269,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,475,269,241/101,118
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,393.08

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