Finding the Third Proportional to 102,712 and 220,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,712 and 220,912 is: 475,135.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,712 : 220,912 = 220,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,712/220,912 = 220,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,712x = 220,912 × 220,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,712x = 48,802,111,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,802,111,744/102,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 475,135.44
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