Finding the Third Proportional to 106,466 and 227,215
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,466 and 227,215 is: 484,912.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,466 : 227,215 = 227,215 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,466/227,215 = 227,215/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,466x = 227,215 × 227,215 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,466x = 51,626,656,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,626,656,225/106,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 484,912.14
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