Finding the Third Proportional to 105,193 and 226,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 105,193 and 226,424 is: 487,369.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,193 : 226,424 = 226,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,193/226,424 = 226,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,193x = 226,424 × 226,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,193x = 51,267,827,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,267,827,776/105,193 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 487,369.20
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