Finding the Third Proportional to 104,814 and 227,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,814 and 227,348 is: 493,131.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,814 : 227,348 = 227,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,814/227,348 = 227,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,814x = 227,348 × 227,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,814x = 51,687,113,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,687,113,104/104,814 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 493,131.77
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