Finding the Third Proportional to 110,776 and 228,056
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,776 and 228,056 is: 469,501.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,776 : 228,056 = 228,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,776/228,056 = 228,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,776x = 228,056 × 228,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,776x = 52,009,539,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,009,539,136/110,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 469,501.87
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