Finding the Third Proportional to 104,853 and 226,392
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,853 and 226,392 is: 488,811.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,853 : 226,392 = 226,392 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,853/226,392 = 226,392/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,853x = 226,392 × 226,392 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,853x = 51,253,337,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,253,337,664/104,853 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 488,811.36
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