Finding the Third Proportional to 101,994 and 220,932
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,994 and 220,932 is: 478,566.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,994 : 220,932 = 220,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,994/220,932 = 220,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,994x = 220,932 × 220,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,994x = 48,810,948,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,810,948,624/101,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 478,566.86
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