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Finding the Third Proportional to 101,956 and 220,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 101,956 and 220,312 is: 476,062.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,956 : 220,312 = 220,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,956/220,312 = 220,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,956x = 220,312 × 220,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,956x = 48,537,377,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,537,377,344/101,956
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,062.00

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