Finding the Third Proportional to 103,844 and 225,913
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,844 and 225,913 is: 491,474.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,844 : 225,913 = 225,913 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,844/225,913 = 225,913/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,844x = 225,913 × 225,913 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,844x = 51,036,683,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,036,683,569/103,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 491,474.55
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