Finding the Third Proportional to 103,394 and 223,294
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,394 and 223,294 is: 482,235.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,394 : 223,294 = 223,294 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,394/223,294 = 223,294/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,394x = 223,294 × 223,294 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,394x = 49,860,210,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,860,210,436/103,394 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 482,235.05
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