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Finding the Third Proportional to 102,964 and 223,366

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Solution

The third proportional to 102,964 and 223,366 is: 484,561.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102,964 : 223,366 = 223,366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102,964/223,366 = 223,366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102,964x = 223,366 × 223,366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102,964x = 49,892,369,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,892,369,956/102,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,561.30

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