Finding the Third Proportional to 107,624 and 228,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,624 and 228,432 is: 484,847.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,624 : 228,432 = 228,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,624/228,432 = 228,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,624x = 228,432 × 228,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,624x = 52,181,178,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,181,178,624/107,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 484,847.05
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