Finding the Third Proportional to 101,240 and 221,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,240 and 221,544 is: 484,805.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,240 : 221,544 = 221,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,240/221,544 = 221,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,240x = 221,544 × 221,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,240x = 49,081,743,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,081,743,936/101,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 484,805.85
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