Finding the Third Proportional to 103,754 and 221,332
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,754 and 221,332 is: 472,153.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,754 : 221,332 = 221,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,754/221,332 = 221,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,754x = 221,332 × 221,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,754x = 48,987,854,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,987,854,224/103,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 472,153.89
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