Finding the Third Proportional to 105,962 and 220,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 105,962 and 220,544 is: 459,029.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,962 : 220,544 = 220,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,962/220,544 = 220,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,962x = 220,544 × 220,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,962x = 48,639,655,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,639,655,936/105,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 459,029.24
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