Finding the Third Proportional to 101,992 and 220,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,992 and 220,928 is: 478,558.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,992 : 220,928 = 220,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,992/220,928 = 220,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,992x = 220,928 × 220,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,992x = 48,809,181,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,809,181,184/101,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 478,558.92
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