Finding the Third Proportional to 101,891 and 221,286
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,891 and 221,286 is: 480,587.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,891 : 221,286 = 221,286 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,891/221,286 = 221,286/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,891x = 221,286 × 221,286 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,891x = 48,967,493,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,967,493,796/101,891 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 480,587.04
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