Finding the Third Proportional to 102,228 and 220,008
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,228 and 220,008 is: 473,485.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,228 : 220,008 = 220,008 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,228/220,008 = 220,008/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,228x = 220,008 × 220,008 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,228x = 48,403,520,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,403,520,064/102,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 473,485.93
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