Finding the Third Proportional to 103,918 and 223,729
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,918 and 223,729 is: 481,674.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,918 : 223,729 = 223,729 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,918/223,729 = 223,729/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,918x = 223,729 × 223,729 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,918x = 50,054,665,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,054,665,441/103,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 481,674.64
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