Finding the Third Proportional to 101,340 and 219,985
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,340 and 219,985 is: 477,535.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,340 : 219,985 = 219,985 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,340/219,985 = 219,985/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,340x = 219,985 × 219,985 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,340x = 48,393,400,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,393,400,225/101,340 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 477,535.03
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