Finding the Third Proportional to 102,510 and 220,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,510 and 220,348 is: 473,643.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,510 : 220,348 = 220,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,510/220,348 = 220,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,510x = 220,348 × 220,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,510x = 48,553,241,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,553,241,104/102,510 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 473,643.95
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