Finding the Third Proportional to 103,498 and 226,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,498 and 226,368 is: 495,105.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,498 : 226,368 = 226,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,498/226,368 = 226,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,498x = 226,368 × 226,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,498x = 51,242,471,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,242,471,424/103,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 495,105.91
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