Finding the Third Proportional to 104,394 and 221,748
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,394 and 221,748 is: 471,024.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,394 : 221,748 = 221,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,394/221,748 = 221,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,394x = 221,748 × 221,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,394x = 49,172,175,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,172,175,504/104,394 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 471,024.92
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