Finding the Third Proportional to 103,486 and 226,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,486 and 226,344 is: 495,058.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,486 : 226,344 = 226,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,486/226,344 = 226,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,486x = 226,344 × 226,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,486x = 51,231,606,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,231,606,336/103,486 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 495,058.33
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