Finding the Third Proportional to 102,904 and 225,485
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,904 and 225,485 is: 494,086.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,904 : 225,485 = 225,485 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,904/225,485 = 225,485/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,904x = 225,485 × 225,485 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,904x = 50,843,485,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,843,485,225/102,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 494,086.58
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