Finding the Third Proportional to 104,946 and 225,444
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,946 and 225,444 is: 484,296.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,946 : 225,444 = 225,444 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,946/225,444 = 225,444/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,946x = 225,444 × 225,444 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,946x = 50,824,997,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,824,997,136/104,946 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 484,296.66
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