Finding the Third Proportional to 106,300 and 223,616
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,300 and 223,616 is: 470,405.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,300 : 223,616 = 223,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,300/223,616 = 223,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,300x = 223,616 × 223,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,300x = 50,004,115,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,004,115,456/106,300 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 470,405.60
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