Finding the Third Proportional to 103,684 and 223,307
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,684 and 223,307 is: 480,942.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,684 : 223,307 = 223,307 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,684/223,307 = 223,307/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,684x = 223,307 × 223,307 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,684x = 49,866,016,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,866,016,249/103,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 480,942.25
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