Finding the Third Proportional to 103,684 and 223,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,684 and 223,712 is: 482,688.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,684 : 223,712 = 223,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,684/223,712 = 223,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,684x = 223,712 × 223,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,684x = 50,047,058,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,047,058,944/103,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 482,688.35
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