Finding the Third Proportional to 106,534 and 226,206
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,534 and 226,206 is: 480,308.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,534 : 226,206 = 226,206 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,534/226,206 = 226,206/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,534x = 226,206 × 226,206 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,534x = 51,169,154,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,169,154,436/106,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 480,308.21
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