Finding the Third Proportional to 107,993 and 220,302
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,993 and 220,302 is: 449,408.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,993 : 220,302 = 220,302 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,993/220,302 = 220,302/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,993x = 220,302 × 220,302 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,993x = 48,532,971,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,532,971,204/107,993 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 449,408.49
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