Finding the Third Proportional to 103,005 and 225,693
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,005 and 225,693 is: 494,513.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,005 : 225,693 = 225,693 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,005/225,693 = 225,693/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,005x = 225,693 × 225,693 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,005x = 50,937,330,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,937,330,249/103,005 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 494,513.18
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