Finding the Third Proportional to 105,048 and 226,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 105,048 and 226,800 is: 489,664.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,048 : 226,800 = 226,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,048/226,800 = 226,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,048x = 226,800 × 226,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,048x = 51,438,240,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,438,240,000/105,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 489,664.15
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