Finding the Third Proportional to 106,366 and 226,811
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,366 and 226,811 is: 483,643.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,366 : 226,811 = 226,811 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,366/226,811 = 226,811/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,366x = 226,811 × 226,811 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,366x = 51,443,229,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,443,229,721/106,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 483,643.55
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