Finding the Third Proportional to 103,714 and 226,199
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,714 and 226,199 is: 493,337.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,714 : 226,199 = 226,199 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,714/226,199 = 226,199/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,714x = 226,199 × 226,199 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,714x = 51,165,987,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,165,987,601/103,714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 493,337.33
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