Finding the Third Proportional to 105,416 and 226,951
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Solution
The third proportional to 105,416 and 226,951 is: 488,604.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,416 : 226,951 = 226,951 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,416/226,951 = 226,951/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,416x = 226,951 × 226,951 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,416x = 51,506,756,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,506,756,401/105,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 488,604.73
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