Finding the Third Proportional to 103,408 and 223,332
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,408 and 223,332 is: 482,333.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,408 : 223,332 = 223,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,408/223,332 = 223,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,408x = 223,332 × 223,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,408x = 49,877,182,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,877,182,224/103,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 482,333.88
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