Finding the Third Proportional to 101,958 and 219,540
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,958 and 219,540 is: 472,722.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,958 : 219,540 = 219,540 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,958/219,540 = 219,540/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,958x = 219,540 × 219,540 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,958x = 48,197,811,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,197,811,600/101,958 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 472,722.22
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