Finding the Third Proportional to 104,074 and 223,935
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,074 and 223,935 is: 481,838.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,074 : 223,935 = 223,935 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,074/223,935 = 223,935/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,074x = 223,935 × 223,935 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,074x = 50,146,884,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,146,884,225/104,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 481,838.73
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