Finding the Third Proportional to 103,960.13 and 226,578.09
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,960.13 and 226,578.09 is: 493,820.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,960.13 : 226,578.09 = 226,578.09 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,960.13/226,578.09 = 226,578.09/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,960.13x = 226,578.09 × 226,578.09 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,960.13x = 51,337,632,567.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,337,632,567.38/103,960.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 493,820.42
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