Finding the Third Proportional to 103,294 and 221,654
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,294 and 221,654 is: 475,637.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,294 : 221,654 = 221,654 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,294/221,654 = 221,654/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,294x = 221,654 × 221,654 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,294x = 49,130,495,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,130,495,716/103,294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 475,637.46
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