Finding the Third Proportional to 101,578 and 220,106
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,578 and 220,106 is: 476,940.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,578 : 220,106 = 220,106 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,578/220,106 = 220,106/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,578x = 220,106 × 220,106 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,578x = 48,446,651,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,446,651,236/101,578 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 476,940.39
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