Finding the Third Proportional to 101,588 and 220,648
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,588 and 220,648 is: 479,244.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,588 : 220,648 = 220,648 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,588/220,648 = 220,648/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,588x = 220,648 × 220,648 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,588x = 48,685,539,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,685,539,904/101,588 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 479,244.99
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