Finding the Third Proportional to 103,626 and 221,472
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,626 and 221,472 is: 473,335.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,626 : 221,472 = 221,472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,626/221,472 = 221,472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,626x = 221,472 × 221,472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,626x = 49,049,846,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,049,846,784/103,626 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 473,335.33
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