Finding the Third Proportional to 101,884 and 223,937
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,884 and 223,937 is: 492,204.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,884 : 223,937 = 223,937 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,884/223,937 = 223,937/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,884x = 223,937 × 223,937 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,884x = 50,147,779,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,147,779,969/101,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 492,204.66
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