Finding the Third Proportional to 103,601 and 225,940
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,601 and 225,940 is: 492,745.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,601 : 225,940 = 225,940 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,601/225,940 = 225,940/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,601x = 225,940 × 225,940 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,601x = 51,048,883,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,048,883,600/103,601 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 492,745.09
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