Finding the Third Proportional to 105,714 and 221,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 105,714 and 221,808 is: 465,395.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,714 : 221,808 = 221,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,714/221,808 = 221,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,714x = 221,808 × 221,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,714x = 49,198,788,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,198,788,864/105,714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 465,395.21
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