Finding the Third Proportional to 226,006 and 306,946
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Solution
The third proportional to 226,006 and 306,946 is: 416,873.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
226,006 : 306,946 = 306,946 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
226,006/306,946 = 306,946/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
226,006x = 306,946 × 306,946 - Step 4: Simplify right side
226,006x = 94,215,846,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,215,846,916/226,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 416,873.21
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