Finding the Third Proportional to 101,420 and 226,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,420 and 226,160 is: 504,322.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,420 : 226,160 = 226,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,420/226,160 = 226,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,420x = 226,160 × 226,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,420x = 51,148,345,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,148,345,600/101,420 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 504,322.08
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