Finding the Third Proportional to 101,550 and 220,048
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,550 and 220,048 is: 476,820.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,550 : 220,048 = 220,048 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,550/220,048 = 220,048/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,550x = 220,048 × 220,048 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,550x = 48,421,122,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,421,122,304/101,550 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 476,820.51
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