Finding the Third Proportional to 105,802 and 220,372
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Solution
The third proportional to 105,802 and 220,372 is: 459,006.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,802 : 220,372 = 220,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,802/220,372 = 220,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,802x = 220,372 × 220,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,802x = 48,563,818,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,563,818,384/105,802 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 459,006.62
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