Finding the Third Proportional to 101,556 and 221,916
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,556 and 221,916 is: 484,921.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,556 : 221,916 = 221,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,556/221,916 = 221,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,556x = 221,916 × 221,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,556x = 49,246,711,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,246,711,056/101,556 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 484,921.73
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