Finding the Third Proportional to 104,250 and 225,021
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,250 and 225,021 is: 485,702.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,250 : 225,021 = 225,021 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,250/225,021 = 225,021/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,250x = 225,021 × 225,021 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,250x = 50,634,450,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,634,450,441/104,250 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 485,702.16
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