Finding the Third Proportional to 107,890 and 228,116
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,890 and 228,116 is: 482,314.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,890 : 228,116 = 228,116 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,890/228,116 = 228,116/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,890x = 228,116 × 228,116 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,890x = 52,036,909,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,036,909,456/107,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 482,314.48
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