Finding the Third Proportional to 102,600 and 221,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,600 and 221,004 is: 476,050.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,600 : 221,004 = 221,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,600/221,004 = 221,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,600x = 221,004 × 221,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,600x = 48,842,768,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,842,768,016/102,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 476,050.37
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