Finding the Third Proportional to 107,142 and 226,212
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,142 and 226,212 is: 477,607.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,142 : 226,212 = 226,212 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,142/226,212 = 226,212/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,142x = 226,212 × 226,212 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,142x = 51,171,868,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,171,868,944/107,142 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 477,607.93
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