Finding the Third Proportional to 106,086 and 228,777
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,086 and 228,777 is: 493,363.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,086 : 228,777 = 228,777 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,086/228,777 = 228,777/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,086x = 228,777 × 228,777 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,086x = 52,338,915,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,338,915,729/106,086 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 493,363.08
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