Finding the Third Proportional to 107,374 and 228,966
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,374 and 228,966 is: 488,250.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,374 : 228,966 = 228,966 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,374/228,966 = 228,966/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,374x = 228,966 × 228,966 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,374x = 52,425,429,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,425,429,156/107,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 488,250.69
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