Finding the Third Proportional to 106,984 and 225,906
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,984 and 225,906 is: 477,020.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,984 : 225,906 = 225,906 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,984/225,906 = 225,906/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,984x = 225,906 × 225,906 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,984x = 51,033,520,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,033,520,836/106,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 477,020.12
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