Finding the Third Proportional to 104,631 and 226,029
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,631 and 226,029 is: 488,278.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,631 : 226,029 = 226,029 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,631/226,029 = 226,029/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,631x = 226,029 × 226,029 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,631x = 51,089,108,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,089,108,841/104,631 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 488,278.89
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