Finding the Third Proportional to 101,985 and 223,236
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,985 and 223,236 is: 488,643.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,985 : 223,236 = 223,236 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,985/223,236 = 223,236/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,985x = 223,236 × 223,236 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,985x = 49,834,311,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,834,311,696/101,985 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 488,643.54
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