Finding the Third Proportional to 106,362 and 226,803
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,362 and 226,803 is: 483,627.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,362 : 226,803 = 226,803 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,362/226,803 = 226,803/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,362x = 226,803 × 226,803 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,362x = 51,439,600,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,439,600,809/106,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 483,627.62
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