Finding the Third Proportional to 101,280 and 219,840
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,280 and 219,840 is: 477,188.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,280 : 219,840 = 219,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,280/219,840 = 219,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,280x = 219,840 × 219,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,280x = 48,329,625,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,329,625,600/101,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 477,188.25
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