Finding the Third Proportional to 101,828 and 223,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,828 and 223,728 is: 491,556.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,828 : 223,728 = 223,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,828/223,728 = 223,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,828x = 223,728 × 223,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,828x = 50,054,217,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,054,217,984/101,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 491,556.53
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