Finding the Third Proportional to 102,274 and 219,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,274 and 219,728 is: 472,069.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,274 : 219,728 = 219,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,274/219,728 = 219,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,274x = 219,728 × 219,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,274x = 48,280,393,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,280,393,984/102,274 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 472,069.09
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