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Finding the Third Proportional to 103,962 and 225,406

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Solution

The third proportional to 103,962 and 225,406 is: 488,715.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103,962 : 225,406 = 225,406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103,962/225,406 = 225,406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103,962x = 225,406 × 225,406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103,962x = 50,807,864,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,807,864,836/103,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,715.73

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