Finding the Third Proportional to 106,958 and 227,680
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,958 and 227,680 is: 484,659.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,958 : 227,680 = 227,680 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,958/227,680 = 227,680/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,958x = 227,680 × 227,680 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,958x = 51,838,182,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,838,182,400/106,958 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 484,659.23
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