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Finding the Third Proportional to 103,826 and 220,612

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Solution

The third proportional to 103,826 and 220,612 is: 468,761.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103,826 : 220,612 = 220,612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103,826/220,612 = 220,612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103,826x = 220,612 × 220,612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103,826x = 48,669,654,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,669,654,544/103,826
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,761.72

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