Finding the Third Proportional to 107,717 and 220,658
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,717 and 220,658 is: 452,017.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,717 : 220,658 = 220,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,717/220,658 = 220,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,717x = 220,658 × 220,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,717x = 48,689,952,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,689,952,964/107,717 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 452,017.35
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