Finding the Third Proportional to 101,804 and 219,217
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,804 and 219,217 is: 472,045.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,804 : 219,217 = 219,217 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,804/219,217 = 219,217/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,804x = 219,217 × 219,217 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,804x = 48,056,093,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,056,093,089/101,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 472,045.23
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