Finding the Third Proportional to 103,144 and 226,200
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,144 and 226,200 is: 496,068.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,144 : 226,200 = 226,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,144/226,200 = 226,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,144x = 226,200 × 226,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,144x = 51,166,440,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,166,440,000/103,144 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 496,068.02
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