Finding the Third Proportional to 101,608 and 220,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,608 and 220,164 is: 477,050.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,608 : 220,164 = 220,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,608/220,164 = 220,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,608x = 220,164 × 220,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,608x = 48,472,186,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,472,186,896/101,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 477,050.89
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