Finding the Third Proportional to 109,394 and 226,379
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,394 and 226,379 is: 468,466.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,394 : 226,379 = 226,379 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,394/226,379 = 226,379/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,394x = 226,379 × 226,379 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,394x = 51,247,451,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,247,451,641/109,394 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 468,466.75
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