Finding the Third Proportional to 101,234 and 219,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,234 and 219,944 is: 477,856.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,234 : 219,944 = 219,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,234/219,944 = 219,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,234x = 219,944 × 219,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,234x = 48,375,363,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,375,363,136/101,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 477,856.88
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