Finding the Third Proportional to 103,004 and 225,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,004 and 225,692 is: 494,513.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,004 : 225,692 = 225,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,004/225,692 = 225,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,004x = 225,692 × 225,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,004x = 50,936,878,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,936,878,864/103,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 494,513.60
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