Finding the Third Proportional to 101,320 and 220,478
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,320 and 220,478 is: 479,772.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,320 : 220,478 = 220,478 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,320/220,478 = 220,478/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,320x = 220,478 × 220,478 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,320x = 48,610,548,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,610,548,484/101,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 479,772.49
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