Finding the Third Proportional to 101,602 and 220,154
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,602 and 220,154 is: 477,035.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,602 : 220,154 = 220,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,602/220,154 = 220,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,602x = 220,154 × 220,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,602x = 48,467,783,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,467,783,716/101,602 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 477,035.72
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