Finding the Third Proportional to 107,828 and 226,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,828 and 226,828 is: 477,157.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,828 : 226,828 = 226,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,828/226,828 = 226,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,828x = 226,828 × 226,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,828x = 51,450,941,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,450,941,584/107,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 477,157.52
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