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Finding the Third Proportional to 102,354 and 220,260

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Solution

The third proportional to 102,354 and 220,260 is: 473,987.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102,354 : 220,260 = 220,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102,354/220,260 = 220,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102,354x = 220,260 × 220,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102,354x = 48,514,467,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,514,467,600/102,354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,987.02

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