Finding the Third Proportional to 101,982 and 224,133
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,982 and 224,133 is: 492,592.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,982 : 224,133 = 224,133 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,982/224,133 = 224,133/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,982x = 224,133 × 224,133 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,982x = 50,235,601,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,235,601,689/101,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 492,592.83
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