Finding the Third Proportional to 103,682 and 223,303
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,682 and 223,303 is: 480,934.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,682 : 223,303 = 223,303 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,682/223,303 = 223,303/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,682x = 223,303 × 223,303 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,682x = 49,864,229,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,864,229,809/103,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 480,934.30
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