Finding the Third Proportional to 104,360 and 225,736
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,360 and 225,736 is: 488,278.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,360 : 225,736 = 225,736 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,360/225,736 = 225,736/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,360x = 225,736 × 225,736 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,360x = 50,956,741,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,956,741,696/104,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 488,278.48
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