Finding the Third Proportional to 101,910 and 223,983
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,910 and 223,983 is: 492,281.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,910 : 223,983 = 223,983 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,910/223,983 = 223,983/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,910x = 223,983 × 223,983 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,910x = 50,168,384,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,168,384,289/101,910 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 492,281.27
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