Finding the Third Proportional to 102,582 and 225,360
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,582 and 225,360 is: 495,088.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,582 : 225,360 = 225,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,582/225,360 = 225,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,582x = 225,360 × 225,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,582x = 50,787,129,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,787,129,600/102,582 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 495,088.12
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