Finding the Third Proportional to 102,562 and 220,740
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,562 and 220,740 is: 475,089.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,562 : 220,740 = 220,740 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,562/220,740 = 220,740/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,562x = 220,740 × 220,740 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,562x = 48,726,147,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,726,147,600/102,562 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 475,089.68
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