Finding the Third Proportional to 103,914 and 223,720
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,914 and 223,720 is: 481,654.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,914 : 223,720 = 223,720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,914/223,720 = 223,720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,914x = 223,720 × 223,720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,914x = 50,050,638,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,050,638,400/103,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 481,654.43
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