Finding the Third Proportional to 109,835 and 226,229
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,835 and 226,229 is: 465,967.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,835 : 226,229 = 226,229 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,835/226,229 = 226,229/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,835x = 226,229 × 226,229 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,835x = 51,179,560,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,179,560,441/109,835 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 465,967.68
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