Finding the Third Proportional to 103,640 and 223,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,640 and 223,624 is: 482,513.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,640 : 223,624 = 223,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,640/223,624 = 223,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,640x = 223,624 × 223,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,640x = 50,007,693,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,007,693,376/103,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 482,513.44
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