Finding the Third Proportional to 108,740 and 220,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,740 and 220,536 is: 447,269.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,740 : 220,536 = 220,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,740/220,536 = 220,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,740x = 220,536 × 220,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,740x = 48,636,127,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,636,127,296/108,740 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 447,269.89
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