Finding the Third Proportional to 107,316 and 228,492
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,316 and 228,492 is: 486,494.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,316 : 228,492 = 228,492 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,316/228,492 = 228,492/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,316x = 228,492 × 228,492 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,316x = 52,208,594,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,208,594,064/107,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 486,494.04
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