Finding the Third Proportional to 101,954 and 220,313
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,954 and 220,313 is: 476,075.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,954 : 220,313 = 220,313 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,954/220,313 = 220,313/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,954x = 220,313 × 220,313 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,954x = 48,537,817,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,537,817,969/101,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 476,075.66
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