Finding the Third Proportional to 104,308 and 227,204
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,308 and 227,204 is: 494,896.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,308 : 227,204 = 227,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,308/227,204 = 227,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,308x = 227,204 × 227,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,308x = 51,621,657,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,621,657,616/104,308 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 494,896.44
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