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Finding the Third Proportional to 102,348 and 220,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 102,348 and 220,248 is: 473,963.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102,348 : 220,248 = 220,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102,348/220,248 = 220,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102,348x = 220,248 × 220,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102,348x = 48,509,181,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,509,181,504/102,348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,963.16

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