Finding the Third Proportional to 103,144 and 229,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,144 and 229,328 is: 509,882.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,144 : 229,328 = 229,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,144/229,328 = 229,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,144x = 229,328 × 229,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,144x = 52,591,331,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,591,331,584/103,144 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 509,882.61
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