Finding the Third Proportional to 102,028 and 221,530
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,028 and 221,530 is: 481,000.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,028 : 221,530 = 221,530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,028/221,530 = 221,530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,028x = 221,530 × 221,530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,028x = 49,075,540,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,075,540,900/102,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 481,000.71
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