Finding the Third Proportional to 106,464 and 227,211
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,464 and 227,211 is: 484,904.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,464 : 227,211 = 227,211 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,464/227,211 = 227,211/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,464x = 227,211 × 227,211 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,464x = 51,624,838,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,624,838,521/106,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 484,904.18
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