Finding the Third Proportional to 105,846 and 228,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 105,846 and 228,312 is: 492,473.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,846 : 228,312 = 228,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,846/228,312 = 228,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,846x = 228,312 × 228,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,846x = 52,126,369,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,126,369,344/105,846 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 492,473.68
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