Finding the Third Proportional to 103,614 and 221,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,614 and 221,934 is: 475,367.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,614 : 221,934 = 221,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,614/221,934 = 221,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,614x = 221,934 × 221,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,614x = 49,254,700,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,254,700,356/103,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 475,367.23
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