Finding the Third Proportional to 103,866 and 225,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,866 and 225,960 is: 491,574.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,866 : 225,960 = 225,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,866/225,960 = 225,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,866x = 225,960 × 225,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,866x = 51,057,921,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,057,921,600/103,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 491,574.93
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