Finding the Third Proportional to 103,280 and 225,512
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,280 and 225,512 is: 492,405.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,280 : 225,512 = 225,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,280/225,512 = 225,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,280x = 225,512 × 225,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,280x = 50,855,662,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,855,662,144/103,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 492,405.71
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