Finding the Third Proportional to 102,514 and 221,876
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,514 and 221,876 is: 480,216.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,514 : 221,876 = 221,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,514/221,876 = 221,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,514x = 221,876 × 221,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,514x = 49,228,959,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,228,959,376/102,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 480,216.94
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