Finding the Third Proportional to 103,492 and 223,592
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,492 and 223,592 is: 483,065.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,492 : 223,592 = 223,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,492/223,592 = 223,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,492x = 223,592 × 223,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,492x = 49,993,382,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,993,382,464/103,492 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 483,065.19
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