Finding the Third Proportional to 106,164 and 223,848
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,164 and 223,848 is: 471,986.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,164 : 223,848 = 223,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,164/223,848 = 223,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,164x = 223,848 × 223,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,164x = 50,107,927,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,107,927,104/106,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 471,986.05
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