Finding the Third Proportional to 103,536 and 226,672
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,536 and 226,672 is: 496,254.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,536 : 226,672 = 226,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,536/226,672 = 226,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,536x = 226,672 × 226,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,536x = 51,380,195,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,380,195,584/103,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 496,254.40
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