Finding the Third Proportional to 102,902 and 225,481
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,902 and 225,481 is: 494,078.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,902 : 225,481 = 225,481 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,902/225,481 = 225,481/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,902x = 225,481 × 225,481 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,902x = 50,841,681,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,841,681,361/102,902 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 494,078.65
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