Finding the Third Proportional to 103,424 and 223,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,424 and 223,352 is: 482,345.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,424 : 223,352 = 223,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,424/223,352 = 223,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,424x = 223,352 × 223,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,424x = 49,886,115,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,886,115,904/103,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 482,345.64
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