Finding the Third Proportional to 104,966 and 226,509
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,966 and 226,509 is: 488,789.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,966 : 226,509 = 226,509 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,966/226,509 = 226,509/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,966x = 226,509 × 226,509 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,966x = 51,306,327,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,306,327,081/104,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 488,789.96
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