Finding the Third Proportional to 101,964 and 223,626
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,964 and 223,626 is: 490,453.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,964 : 223,626 = 223,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,964/223,626 = 223,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,964x = 223,626 × 223,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,964x = 50,008,587,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,008,587,876/101,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 490,453.37
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