Finding the Third Proportional to 103,524 and 221,811
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,524 and 221,811 is: 475,253.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,524 : 221,811 = 221,811 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,524/221,811 = 221,811/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,524x = 221,811 × 221,811 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,524x = 49,200,119,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,200,119,721/103,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 475,253.27
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