Finding the Third Proportional to 103,618 and 221,937
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,618 and 221,937 is: 475,361.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,618 : 221,937 = 221,937 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,618/221,937 = 221,937/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,618x = 221,937 × 221,937 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,618x = 49,256,031,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,256,031,969/103,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 475,361.73
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