Finding the Third Proportional to 106,954 and 227,672
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,954 and 227,672 is: 484,643.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,954 : 227,672 = 227,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,954/227,672 = 227,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,954x = 227,672 × 227,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,954x = 51,834,539,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,834,539,584/106,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 484,643.30
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