Finding the Third Proportional to 102,504 and 224,748
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,504 and 224,748 is: 492,777.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,504 : 224,748 = 224,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,504/224,748 = 224,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,504x = 224,748 × 224,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,504x = 50,511,663,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,511,663,504/102,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 492,777.49
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