Finding the Third Proportional to 103,862 and 225,949
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,862 and 225,949 is: 491,546.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,862 : 225,949 = 225,949 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,862/225,949 = 225,949/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,862x = 225,949 × 225,949 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,862x = 51,052,950,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,052,950,601/103,862 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 491,546.00
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