Finding the Third Proportional to 105,939 and 227,214
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Solution
The third proportional to 105,939 and 227,214 is: 487,320.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,939 : 227,214 = 227,214 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,939/227,214 = 227,214/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,939x = 227,214 × 227,214 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,939x = 51,626,201,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,626,201,796/105,939 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 487,320.08
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