Finding the Third Proportional to 104,064 and 223,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,064 and 223,908 is: 481,768.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,064 : 223,908 = 223,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,064/223,908 = 223,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,064x = 223,908 × 223,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,064x = 50,134,792,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,134,792,464/104,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 481,768.84
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