Finding the Third Proportional to 107,712 and 220,788
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,712 and 220,788 is: 452,571.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,712 : 220,788 = 220,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,712/220,788 = 220,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,712x = 220,788 × 220,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,712x = 48,747,340,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,747,340,944/107,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 452,571.12
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