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Finding the Third Proportional to 103,848 and 225,924

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Solution

The third proportional to 103,848 and 225,924 is: 491,503.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103,848 : 225,924 = 225,924 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103,848/225,924 = 225,924/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103,848x = 225,924 × 225,924
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103,848x = 51,041,653,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,041,653,776/103,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,503.48

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