Finding the Third Proportional to 106,414 and 222,683
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,414 and 222,683 is: 465,988.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,414 : 222,683 = 222,683 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,414/222,683 = 222,683/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,414x = 222,683 × 222,683 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,414x = 49,587,718,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,587,718,489/106,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 465,988.67
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