Finding the Third Proportional to 103,634 and 226,700
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,634 and 226,700 is: 495,907.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,634 : 226,700 = 226,700 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,634/226,700 = 226,700/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,634x = 226,700 × 226,700 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,634x = 51,392,890,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,392,890,000/103,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 495,907.62
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