Finding the Third Proportional to 103,639 and 226,010
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,639 and 226,010 is: 492,869.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,639 : 226,010 = 226,010 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,639/226,010 = 226,010/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,639x = 226,010 × 226,010 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,639x = 51,080,520,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,080,520,100/103,639 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 492,869.67
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