Finding the Third Proportional to 111,408 and 226,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 111,408 and 226,704 is: 461,319.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
111,408 : 226,704 = 226,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
111,408/226,704 = 226,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
111,408x = 226,704 × 226,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
111,408x = 51,394,703,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,394,703,616/111,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 461,319.69
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