Finding the Third Proportional to 103,903 and 227,246
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,903 and 227,246 is: 497,009.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,903 : 227,246 = 227,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,903/227,246 = 227,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,903x = 227,246 × 227,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,903x = 51,640,744,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,640,744,516/103,903 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 497,009.18
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