Finding the Third Proportional to 107,194 and 228,627
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,194 and 228,627 is: 487,623.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,194 : 228,627 = 228,627 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,194/228,627 = 228,627/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,194x = 228,627 × 228,627 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,194x = 52,270,305,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,270,305,129/107,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 487,623.42
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