Finding the Third Proportional to 102,968 and 225,618
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,968 and 225,618 is: 494,362.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,968 : 225,618 = 225,618 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,968/225,618 = 225,618/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,968x = 225,618 × 225,618 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,968x = 50,903,481,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,903,481,924/102,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 494,362.15
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