Finding the Third Proportional to 226 and 342
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Solution
The third proportional to 226 and 342 is: 517.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
226 : 342 = 342 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
226/342 = 342/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
226x = 342 × 342 - Step 4: Simplify right side
226x = 116,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,964/226 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 517.54
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