Finding the Third Proportional to 103,806 and 225,837
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,806 and 225,837 is: 491,323.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,806 : 225,837 = 225,837 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,806/225,837 = 225,837/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,806x = 225,837 × 225,837 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,806x = 51,002,350,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,002,350,569/103,806 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 491,323.72
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