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Finding the Third Proportional to 101,268 and 221,598

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Solution

The third proportional to 101,268 and 221,598 is: 484,908.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,268 : 221,598 = 221,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,268/221,598 = 221,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,268x = 221,598 × 221,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,268x = 49,105,673,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,105,673,604/101,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,908.10

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