Finding the Third Proportional to 102,734 and 222,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,734 and 222,316 is: 481,091.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,734 : 222,316 = 222,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,734/222,316 = 222,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,734x = 222,316 × 222,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,734x = 49,424,403,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,424,403,856/102,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 481,091.01
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