Finding the Third Proportional to 102,951 and 225,585
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,951 and 225,585 is: 494,299.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,951 : 225,585 = 225,585 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,951/225,585 = 225,585/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,951x = 225,585 × 225,585 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,951x = 50,888,592,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,888,592,225/102,951 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 494,299.15
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