Finding the Third Proportional to 105,963 and 220,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 105,963 and 220,548 is: 459,041.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,963 : 220,548 = 220,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,963/220,548 = 220,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,963x = 220,548 × 220,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,963x = 48,641,420,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,641,420,304/105,963 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 459,041.56
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