Finding the Third Proportional to 101,844 and 223,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,844 and 223,776 is: 491,690.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,844 : 223,776 = 223,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,844/223,776 = 223,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,844x = 223,776 × 223,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,844x = 50,075,698,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,075,698,176/101,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 491,690.21
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