Finding the Third Proportional to 102,338 and 221,716
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,338 and 221,716 is: 480,349.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,338 : 221,716 = 221,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,338/221,716 = 221,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,338x = 221,716 × 221,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,338x = 49,157,984,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,157,984,656/102,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 480,349.28
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