Finding the Third Proportional to 102,312 and 221,792
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,312 and 221,792 is: 480,800.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,312 : 221,792 = 221,792 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,312/221,792 = 221,792/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,312x = 221,792 × 221,792 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,312x = 49,191,691,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,191,691,264/102,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 480,800.80
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