Finding the Third Proportional to 102,984 and 225,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,984 and 225,424 is: 493,435.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,984 : 225,424 = 225,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,984/225,424 = 225,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,984x = 225,424 × 225,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,984x = 50,815,979,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,815,979,776/102,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 493,435.68
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