Finding the Third Proportional to 102,268 and 228,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,268 and 228,344 is: 509,846.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,268 : 228,344 = 228,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,268/228,344 = 228,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,268x = 228,344 × 228,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,268x = 52,140,982,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,140,982,336/102,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 509,846.50
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