Finding the Third Proportional to 101,607 and 223,326
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,607 and 223,326 is: 490,856.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,607 : 223,326 = 223,326 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,607/223,326 = 223,326/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,607x = 223,326 × 223,326 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,607x = 49,874,502,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,874,502,276/101,607 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 490,856.95
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