Finding the Third Proportional to 106,602 and 221,844
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,602 and 221,844 is: 461,668.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,602 : 221,844 = 221,844 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,602/221,844 = 221,844/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,602x = 221,844 × 221,844 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,602x = 49,214,760,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,214,760,336/106,602 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 461,668.26
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