Finding the Third Proportional to 101,848 and 223,860
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,848 and 223,860 is: 492,040.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,848 : 223,860 = 223,860 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,848/223,860 = 223,860/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,848x = 223,860 × 223,860 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,848x = 50,113,299,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,113,299,600/101,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 492,040.10
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