Finding the Third Proportional to 104,662 and 220,442
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,662 and 220,442 is: 464,301.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,662 : 220,442 = 220,442 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,662/220,442 = 220,442/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,662x = 220,442 × 220,442 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,662x = 48,594,675,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,594,675,364/104,662 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 464,301.04
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