Finding the Third Proportional to 106,596 and 229,326
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,596 and 229,326 is: 493,361.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,596 : 229,326 = 229,326 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,596/229,326 = 229,326/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,596x = 229,326 × 229,326 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,596x = 52,590,414,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,590,414,276/106,596 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 493,361.99
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