Finding the Third Proportional to 103,560 and 221,874
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,560 and 221,874 is: 475,357.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,560 : 221,874 = 221,874 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,560/221,874 = 221,874/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,560x = 221,874 × 221,874 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,560x = 49,228,071,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,228,071,876/103,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 475,357.97
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