Finding the Third Proportional to 102,004 and 220,954
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,004 and 220,954 is: 478,615.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,004 : 220,954 = 220,954 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,004/220,954 = 220,954/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,004x = 220,954 × 220,954 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,004x = 48,820,670,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,820,670,116/102,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 478,615.25
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