Finding the Third Proportional to 104,466 and 229,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,466 and 229,668 is: 504,924.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,466 : 229,668 = 229,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,466/229,668 = 229,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,466x = 229,668 × 229,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,466x = 52,747,390,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,747,390,224/104,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 504,924.00
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