Finding the Third Proportional to 103,845 and 225,915
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,845 and 225,915 is: 491,478.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,845 : 225,915 = 225,915 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,845/225,915 = 225,915/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,845x = 225,915 × 225,915 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,845x = 51,037,587,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,037,587,225/103,845 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 491,478.52
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