Finding the Third Proportional to 108,303 and 225,273
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,303 and 225,273 is: 468,573.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,303 : 225,273 = 225,273 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,303/225,273 = 225,273/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,303x = 225,273 × 225,273 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,303x = 50,747,924,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,747,924,529/108,303 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 468,573.58
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