Finding the Third Proportional to 103,825 and 227,306
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,825 and 227,306 is: 497,645.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,825 : 227,306 = 227,306 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,825/227,306 = 227,306/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,825x = 227,306 × 227,306 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,825x = 51,668,017,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,668,017,636/103,825 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 497,645.25
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