Finding the Third Proportional to 102,432 and 222,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,432 and 222,432 is: 483,013.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,432 : 222,432 = 222,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,432/222,432 = 222,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,432x = 222,432 × 222,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,432x = 49,475,994,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,475,994,624/102,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 483,013.07
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