Finding the Third Proportional to 107,672 and 250,220
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,672 and 250,220 is: 581,488.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,672 : 250,220 = 250,220 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,672/250,220 = 250,220/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,672x = 250,220 × 250,220 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,672x = 62,610,048,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,610,048,400/107,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 581,488.67
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