Finding the Third Proportional to 101,544 and 223,332
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,544 and 223,332 is: 491,187.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,544 : 223,332 = 223,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,544/223,332 = 223,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,544x = 223,332 × 223,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,544x = 49,877,182,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,877,182,224/101,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 491,187.88
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