Finding the Third Proportional to 103,667 and 223,894
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,667 and 223,894 is: 483,553.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,667 : 223,894 = 223,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,667/223,894 = 223,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,667x = 223,894 × 223,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,667x = 50,128,523,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,128,523,236/103,667 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 483,553.33
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