Finding the Third Proportional to 101,264 and 221,599
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,264 and 221,599 is: 484,931.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,264 : 221,599 = 221,599 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,264/221,599 = 221,599/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,264x = 221,599 × 221,599 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,264x = 49,106,116,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,106,116,801/101,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 484,931.63
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