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Finding the Third Proportional to 103,044 and 225,792

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Solution

The third proportional to 103,044 and 225,792 is: 494,759.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103,044 : 225,792 = 225,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103,044/225,792 = 225,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103,044x = 225,792 × 225,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103,044x = 50,982,027,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,982,027,264/103,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,759.78

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