Finding the Third Proportional to 106,470 and 227,223
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,470 and 227,223 is: 484,928.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,470 : 227,223 = 227,223 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,470/227,223 = 227,223/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,470x = 227,223 × 227,223 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,470x = 51,630,291,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,630,291,729/106,470 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 484,928.07
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