Finding the Third Proportional to 107,683 and 220,734
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,683 and 220,734 is: 452,471.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,683 : 220,734 = 220,734 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,683/220,734 = 220,734/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,683x = 220,734 × 220,734 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,683x = 48,723,498,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,723,498,756/107,683 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 452,471.59
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