Finding the Third Proportional to 104,082 and 225,534
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,082 and 225,534 is: 488,706.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,082 : 225,534 = 225,534 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,082/225,534 = 225,534/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,082x = 225,534 × 225,534 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,082x = 50,865,585,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,865,585,156/104,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 488,706.84
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