Finding the Third Proportional to 104,834 and 228,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,834 and 228,100 is: 496,304.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,834 : 228,100 = 228,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,834/228,100 = 228,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,834x = 228,100 × 228,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,834x = 52,029,610,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,029,610,000/104,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 496,304.73
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