Finding the Third Proportional to 102,582 and 220,500
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,582 and 220,500 is: 473,964.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,582 : 220,500 = 220,500 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,582/220,500 = 220,500/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,582x = 220,500 × 220,500 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,582x = 48,620,250,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,620,250,000/102,582 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 473,964.73
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