Finding the Third Proportional to 106,992 and 227,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,992 and 227,808 is: 485,050.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,992 : 227,808 = 227,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,992/227,808 = 227,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,992x = 227,808 × 227,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,992x = 51,896,484,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,896,484,864/106,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 485,050.14
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