Finding the Third Proportional to 103,896 and 221,616
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,896 and 221,616 is: 472,719.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,896 : 221,616 = 221,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,896/221,616 = 221,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,896x = 221,616 × 221,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,896x = 49,113,651,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,113,651,456/103,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 472,719.37
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