Finding the Third Proportional to 102,262.50 and 220,858
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,262.50 and 220,858 is: 476,990.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,262.50 : 220,858 = 220,858 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,262.50/220,858 = 220,858/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,262.50x = 220,858 × 220,858 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,262.50x = 48,778,256,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,778,256,164/102,262.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 476,990.65
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