Finding the Third Proportional to 103,968 and 225,216
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,968 and 225,216 is: 487,864.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,968 : 225,216 = 225,216 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,968/225,216 = 225,216/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,968x = 225,216 × 225,216 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,968x = 50,722,246,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,722,246,656/103,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 487,864.02
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