Finding the Third Proportional to 101,328 and 220,494
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,328 and 220,494 is: 479,804.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,328 : 220,494 = 220,494 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,328/220,494 = 220,494/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,328x = 220,494 × 220,494 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,328x = 48,617,604,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,617,604,036/101,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 479,804.24
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