Finding the Third Proportional to 106,998 and 227,820
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,998 and 227,820 is: 485,074.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,998 : 227,820 = 227,820 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,998/227,820 = 227,820/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,998x = 227,820 × 227,820 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,998x = 51,901,952,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,901,952,400/106,998 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 485,074.04
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