Finding the Third Proportional to 104,844 and 228,120
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,844 and 228,120 is: 496,344.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,844 : 228,120 = 228,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,844/228,120 = 228,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,844x = 228,120 × 228,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,844x = 52,038,734,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,038,734,400/104,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 496,344.42
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