Finding the Third Proportional to 104,635 and 223,634
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,635 and 223,634 is: 477,967.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,635 : 223,634 = 223,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,635/223,634 = 223,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,635x = 223,634 × 223,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,635x = 50,012,165,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,012,165,956/104,635 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 477,967.85
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