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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103,952 : 220,264 = 220,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103,952/220,264 = 220,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103,952x = 220,264 × 220,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103,952x = 48,516,229,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,516,229,696/103,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,717.62

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