Finding the Third Proportional to 108,730 and 220,533
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,730 and 220,533 is: 447,298.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,730 : 220,533 = 220,533 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,730/220,533 = 220,533/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,730x = 220,533 × 220,533 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,730x = 48,634,804,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,634,804,089/108,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 447,298.85
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