Finding the Third Proportional to 103,635 and 221,488
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,635 and 221,488 is: 473,362.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,635 : 221,488 = 221,488 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,635/221,488 = 221,488/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,635x = 221,488 × 221,488 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,635x = 49,056,934,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,056,934,144/103,635 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 473,362.61
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