Finding the Third Proportional to 103,634 and 221,486
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,634 and 221,486 is: 473,358.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,634 : 221,486 = 221,486 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,634/221,486 = 221,486/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,634x = 221,486 × 221,486 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,634x = 49,056,048,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,056,048,196/103,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 473,358.63
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