Finding the Third Proportional to 101,743 and 220,434
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,743 and 220,434 is: 477,587.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,743 : 220,434 = 220,434 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,743/220,434 = 220,434/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,743x = 220,434 × 220,434 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,743x = 48,591,148,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,591,148,356/101,743 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 477,587.14
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