Finding the Third Proportional to 104,092 and 223,971
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,092 and 223,971 is: 481,910.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,092 : 223,971 = 223,971 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,092/223,971 = 223,971/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,092x = 223,971 × 223,971 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,092x = 50,163,008,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,163,008,841/104,092 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 481,910.32
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