Finding the Third Proportional to 102,837 and 225,370
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,837 and 225,370 is: 493,904.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,837 : 225,370 = 225,370 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,837/225,370 = 225,370/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,837x = 225,370 × 225,370 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,837x = 50,791,636,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,791,636,900/102,837 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 493,904.30
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