Finding the Third Proportional to 103,923 and 223,873.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,923 and 223,873.88 is: 482,275.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,923 : 223,873.88 = 223,873.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,923/223,873.88 = 223,873.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,923x = 223,873.88 × 223,873.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,923x = 50,119,511,907.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,119,511,907.52/103,923 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 482,275.45
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