Finding the Third Proportional to 105,873 and 226,101
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Solution
The third proportional to 105,873 and 226,101 is: 482,858.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,873 : 226,101 = 226,101 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,873/226,101 = 226,101/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,873x = 226,101 × 226,101 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,873x = 51,121,662,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,121,662,201/105,873 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 482,858.35
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