Finding the Third Proportional to 103,869 and 229,535
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,869 and 229,535 is: 507,238.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,869 : 229,535 = 229,535 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,869/229,535 = 229,535/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,869x = 229,535 × 229,535 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,869x = 52,686,316,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,686,316,225/103,869 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 507,238.12
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