Finding the Third Proportional to 109,376 and 226,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,376 and 226,336 is: 468,365.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,376 : 226,336 = 226,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,376/226,336 = 226,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,376x = 226,336 × 226,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,376x = 51,227,984,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,227,984,896/109,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 468,365.87
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