Finding the Third Proportional to 101,598 and 220,146
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,598 and 220,146 is: 477,019.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,598 : 220,146 = 220,146 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,598/220,146 = 220,146/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,598x = 220,146 × 220,146 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,598x = 48,464,261,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,464,261,316/101,598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 477,019.84
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