Finding the Third Proportional to 103,952 and 220,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,952 and 220,264 is: 466,717.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,952 : 220,264 = 220,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,952/220,264 = 220,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,952x = 220,264 × 220,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,952x = 48,516,229,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,516,229,696/103,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 466,717.62
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