Finding the Third Proportional to 110,828 and 229,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,828 and 229,544 is: 475,425.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,828 : 229,544 = 229,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,828/229,544 = 229,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,828x = 229,544 × 229,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,828x = 52,690,447,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,690,447,936/110,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 475,425.42
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