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Finding the Third Proportional to 103,669 and 223,277

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Solution

The third proportional to 103,669 and 223,277 is: 480,882.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103,669 : 223,277 = 223,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103,669/223,277 = 223,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103,669x = 223,277 × 223,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103,669x = 49,852,618,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,852,618,729/103,669
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,882.60

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