Finding the Third Proportional to 103,544 and 223,399
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,544 and 223,399 is: 481,989.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,544 : 223,399 = 223,399 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,544/223,399 = 223,399/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,544x = 223,399 × 223,399 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,544x = 49,907,113,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,907,113,201/103,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 481,989.43
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