Finding the Third Proportional to 103,420 and 223,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,420 and 223,344 is: 482,329.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,420 : 223,344 = 223,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,420/223,344 = 223,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,420x = 223,344 × 223,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,420x = 49,882,542,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,882,542,336/103,420 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 482,329.75
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