Finding the Third Proportional to 102,523 and 220,374
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,523 and 220,374 is: 473,695.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,523 : 220,374 = 220,374 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,523/220,374 = 220,374/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,523x = 220,374 × 220,374 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,523x = 48,564,699,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,564,699,876/102,523 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 473,695.66
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