Finding the Third Proportional to 101,416 and 226,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,416 and 226,152 is: 504,306.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,416 : 226,152 = 226,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,416/226,152 = 226,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,416x = 226,152 × 226,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,416x = 51,144,727,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,144,727,104/101,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 504,306.29
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