Finding the Third Proportional to 108,723 and 220,503
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,723 and 220,503 is: 447,205.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,723 : 220,503 = 220,503 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,723/220,503 = 220,503/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,723x = 220,503 × 220,503 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,723x = 48,621,573,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,621,573,009/108,723 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 447,205.95
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