Finding the Third Proportional to 102,704 and 220,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,704 and 220,744 is: 474,450.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,704 : 220,744 = 220,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,704/220,744 = 220,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,704x = 220,744 × 220,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,704x = 48,727,913,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,727,913,536/102,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 474,450.01
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