Finding the Third Proportional to 106,744 and 229,982
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,744 and 229,982 is: 495,500.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,744 : 229,982 = 229,982 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,744/229,982 = 229,982/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,744x = 229,982 × 229,982 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,744x = 52,891,720,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,891,720,324/106,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 495,500.64
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