Finding the Third Proportional to 101,306 and 220,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,306 and 220,448 is: 479,708.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,306 : 220,448 = 220,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,306/220,448 = 220,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,306x = 220,448 × 220,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,306x = 48,597,320,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,597,320,704/101,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 479,708.22
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