Finding the Third Proportional to 103,952 and 231,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,952 and 231,232 is: 514,355.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,952 : 231,232 = 231,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,952/231,232 = 231,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,952x = 231,232 × 231,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,952x = 53,468,237,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,468,237,824/103,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 514,355.07
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