Finding the Third Proportional to 103,712 and 226,195
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,712 and 226,195 is: 493,329.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,712 : 226,195 = 226,195 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,712/226,195 = 226,195/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,712x = 226,195 × 226,195 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,712x = 51,164,178,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,164,178,025/103,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 493,329.39
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