Finding the Third Proportional to 101,816 and 223,714
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,816 and 223,714 is: 491,552.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,816 : 223,714 = 223,714 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,816/223,714 = 223,714/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,816x = 223,714 × 223,714 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,816x = 50,047,953,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,047,953,796/101,816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 491,552.94
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