Finding the Third Proportional to 103,992 and 225,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,992 and 225,552 is: 489,207.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,992 : 225,552 = 225,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,992/225,552 = 225,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,992x = 225,552 × 225,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,992x = 50,873,704,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,873,704,704/103,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 489,207.87
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