Finding the Third Proportional to 103,650 and 223,840
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,650 and 223,840 is: 483,399.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,650 : 223,840 = 223,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,650/223,840 = 223,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,650x = 223,840 × 223,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,650x = 50,104,345,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,104,345,600/103,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 483,399.38
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