Finding the Third Proportional to 103,338 and 225,630
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,338 and 225,630 is: 492,644.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,338 : 225,630 = 225,630 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,338/225,630 = 225,630/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,338x = 225,630 × 225,630 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,338x = 50,908,896,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,908,896,900/103,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 492,644.50
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