Finding the Third Proportional to 103,722 and 227,524
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,722 and 227,524 is: 499,095.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,722 : 227,524 = 227,524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,722/227,524 = 227,524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,722x = 227,524 × 227,524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,722x = 51,767,170,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,767,170,576/103,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 499,095.38
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