Finding the Third Proportional to 103,924 and 223,873
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,924 and 223,873 is: 482,267.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,924 : 223,873 = 223,873 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,924/223,873 = 223,873/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,924x = 223,873 × 223,873 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,924x = 50,119,120,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,119,120,129/103,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 482,267.04
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