Finding the Third Proportional to 102,516 and 221,879.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,516 and 221,879.75 is: 480,223.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,516 : 221,879.75 = 221,879.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,516/221,879.75 = 221,879.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,516x = 221,879.75 × 221,879.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,516x = 49,230,623,460.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,230,623,460.06/102,516 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 480,223.80
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