Finding the Third Proportional to 103,477.50 and 226,827
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,477.50 and 226,827 is: 497,214.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,477.50 : 226,827 = 226,827 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,477.50/226,827 = 226,827/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,477.50x = 226,827 × 226,827 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,477.50x = 51,450,487,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,450,487,929/103,477.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 497,214.25
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