Finding the Third Proportional to 108,768 and 223,392
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,768 and 223,392 is: 458,811.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,768 : 223,392 = 223,392 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,768/223,392 = 223,392/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,768x = 223,392 × 223,392 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,768x = 49,903,985,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,903,985,664/108,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 458,811.28
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