Finding the Third Proportional to 106,792 and 226,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,792 and 226,752 is: 481,463.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,792 : 226,752 = 226,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,792/226,752 = 226,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,792x = 226,752 × 226,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,792x = 51,416,469,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,416,469,504/106,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 481,463.68
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