Finding the Third Proportional to 101,269 and 221,609
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,269 and 221,609 is: 484,951.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,269 : 221,609 = 221,609 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,269/221,609 = 221,609/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,269x = 221,609 × 221,609 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,269x = 49,110,548,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,110,548,881/101,269 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 484,951.45
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