Finding the Third Proportional to 104,514 and 225,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,514 and 225,548 is: 486,747.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,514 : 225,548 = 225,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,514/225,548 = 225,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,514x = 225,548 × 225,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,514x = 50,871,900,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,871,900,304/104,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 486,747.23
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