Finding the Third Proportional to 108,756 and 220,567.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,756 and 220,567.50 is: 447,331.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,756 : 220,567.50 = 220,567.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,756/220,567.50 = 220,567.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,756x = 220,567.50 × 220,567.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,756x = 48,650,022,056.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,650,022,056.25/108,756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 447,331.84
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