Finding the Third Proportional to 226,000 and 306,937
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Solution
The third proportional to 226,000 and 306,937 is: 416,859.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
226,000 : 306,937 = 306,937 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
226,000/306,937 = 306,937/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
226,000x = 306,937 × 306,937 - Step 4: Simplify right side
226,000x = 94,210,321,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,210,321,969/226,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 416,859.83
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