Finding the Third Proportional to 104,272 and 224,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,272 and 224,344 is: 482,682.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,272 : 224,344 = 224,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,272/224,344 = 224,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,272x = 224,344 × 224,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,272x = 50,330,230,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,330,230,336/104,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 482,682.12
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