Finding the Third Proportional to 103,477 and 221,711
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,477 and 221,711 is: 475,040.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,477 : 221,711 = 221,711 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,477/221,711 = 221,711/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,477x = 221,711 × 221,711 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,477x = 49,155,767,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,155,767,521/103,477 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 475,040.52
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